Civil-Iii-Surveying-I 10CV34 - Notes PDF

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SYLLABUS
Sub Code : 10 CV 34
Hrs/ Week : 04
Total Hrs. : 52
IA Marks : 25
Exam Hours : 03
Exam Marks : 100
PART A
UNIT 1:
Introduction
1.1 Definition of Surveying, 1.2 Classification of Surveys, 1.3 Uses of Surveying Units of
Measurements, 1.4 Map & Classification, 1.5 Survey of India topographical Maps and their
numbering, 1.6 Basic principles of surveying, 1.7 Errors, Classification, 1.8 Precision and
accuracy.
4 Hours
UNIT 2:
Measurement of horizontal distances
2.1 Chain and types, 2.2 Tape and types, 2.3 EDM devices, 2.3 Ranging of lines 2.4 Direct and
Indirect, 2.5 Measurement of distances over sloping grounds, 2.6 Chain and Tape corrections
Numerical problems.
5 Hours
UNIT 3:
Chain Surveying
3.1 Conditions for Chain Surveying, 3.2 Selection of stations and lines, 3.3 Offsets and types, 3.4
Setting out of right angles, 3.5 Working principle and use of optical square, prism square, cross
staff., 3.6 Accessories required 3.7 Linear methods of setting out right angles, 3.8 Booking of
chain survey work, 3.9 Field book, entries, conventional symbols, 3.10 Obstacles in chain
survey, Numerical problems, 3.11 Errors in chain survey and precautions to be taken.
7 Hours
UNIT 4:
Compass Surveying
4.1 Principle, working and use of Prismatic compass 4.2 Surveyor's compass, 4.3 Meridians
and Bearings, 4.4 Magnetic bearing, true bearings, 4.5 WCB and Reduced bearing. 4.6 Dip and
Declination 4.7 Accessories required for compass surveying, 4.8 Traverse closed and open
traverse
4.9 Computation of bearings of legs of closed traverse given the bearing of one of the legs, 4.10
Computation of included angles given the bearing of legs of a closed traverse.
6 Hours
PART B
UNIT 5:
Compass Traversing continued....
5.1 Local attraction, determination and corrections, 5.2 Dependent and independent co-ordinates,
5.3 Checks for closed traverse and determination of closing error and its direction 5.4 Bowditch's
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graphical method of adjustment of closed traverse, 5.5 Bowditch's rule and transit rule, 5.6
Omitted measurements (Only length and corresponding bearing of one line).
8 Hours
UNIT 6:
Introduction to Levelling
6.1 Principles and basic definitions, 6.2 Fundamental axes and part of a dumpy level, 6.3 Types
of adjustments and objectives, 6.4 Temporary adjustments of a dumpy level, 6.5 Sensitiveness of
a bubble tube, 6.6 Curvature and refraction correction, 6.7 Type of levelling, 6.8 Simple
levelling, 6.9 Reciprocal levelling, 6.10 Profile levelling, 6.11 Cross sectioning, 6.12 Fly
levelling
7 Hours
UNIT 7:
Reduction of Levelling continued....
7.1 Booking of levels 7.2 Rise and fall method and Height of instrument method 7.3 comparison
Arithmetic checks 7.4 Fly back levelling., 7.5 Errors and precautions
6 Hours
Contouring
7.6 Contours and their characteristics, 7.7 Methods of contouring, 7.8 direct and indirect
methods, 7.9 Interpolation techniques, 7.10 Uses of contours 7.11 Numerical problems on
determining intervisibility, 7.12 Grade contours and uses.
4 Hours
UNIT 8:
Plane Table Surveying
8.1 Plane table and accessories, 8.2 Advantages and limitations of plane table survey, 8.3
Orientation and methods of orientation, 8.4 Methods of plotting Radiation, Intersection,
Traversing, 8.5 Resection method, 8.6 Two point and three point problems, 8.7 Solution to two
point problem by graphical method, 8.8 Solution to three point problem Bessel's graphical
method, 8.9 Errors in plane table survey.
5 Hours
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Table of Contents
Unit 1
Introduction to Surveying
Page 6-14
1. Definition of Surveying
2. Classification of Surveys
3. Uses of Surveying
4. Units of Measurements
5. Map & Classification
6. Survey of India
7. Topographical Maps and their numbering
8. Basic principles of surveying
9. Errors
10. Precision and accuracy.
Unit 2
Page 15-30
Chain and types

Tape and types
EDM devices
Ranging of lines
Measurement of distances over sloping grounds
Chain and Tape corrections Numerical problems.
Unit 3
Chain Surveying
Page 31-46
Conditions for Chain Surveying.

Selection of stations and lines
Offsets and types
Setting out of right angles
Working principle and use of optical square
Working principle and use of prism square
Working principle and use of cross staff.
Accessories required
Linear methods of setting out right angles
Booking of chain survey work
Field book, entries, conventional symbols
Obstacles in chain survey, Numerical problems
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Errors in chain survey and precautions to be taken.
Unit 4
Compass Surveying
Page 47-55
Introduction to Compass surveying

Components of a Compass
Principle and working of Prismatic compass
Use of Prismatic compass
Principle and working of Surveyor's compass
Use of Surveyor's compass
Meridians and Bearings
Magnetic bearing, true bearings
WCB and Reduced bearing.
Dip
Declination
Errors in compass survey
Traverse closed and open traverse
Computation of bearings of traverse
Unit 5
Compass Traversing
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Introduction to Local attraction

Detection of local attractions
Determination and corrections
Checks for closed traverse
Determination of closing error and its direction
Bowditch's graphical method of adjustment of closed traverse
Bowditch's rule
Transit rule
Unit 6
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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Principles and basic definitions

Types of levels
Parts of levels
Fundamental axes
Types of adjustments and objectives
Temporary adjustments of a dumpy level
Sensitiveness of a bubble tube
Curvature correction
Refraction correction
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10. Types of levelling

11. Errors and precautions
Unit 7
Reduction Of Levelling and Contouring
Page 73-91
Reduction Of Levelling
1.
Booking of levels
2.
Height of instrument method
3.
Rise and fall method
4.
Arithmetic checks
5.
Fly back levelling
Contouring
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Definition of Contours
Characteristics of Contours
Methods of contouring
Direct method
Indirect method
Interpolation techniques
Uses of contours
Determining intervisibility
Grade contours
Unit 8
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
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Definition of Plane table Survey

Accessories
Advantages of plane table survey
Limitations of plane table survey
Orientation
Methods of orientation
Methods of plotting
Resection method
Two point problem
Three point problem
Solution to two point problem by graphical method
Solution to three point problem by Bessel's graphical method
Errors in plane table survey.
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Unit 1
Introduction to Surveying
1. Definition of Surveying
2. Classification of Surveys
Natural of the field of survey
Objects of survey
Instrument use
The methods employed
3. Uses of Surveying
4. Units of Measurements
5. Map & Classification
6. Survey of India
7. Topographical Maps and their numbering
8. Basic principles of surveying
9. Errors
Mistakes
Systematic errors
Accidental errors
10. Precision and accuracy.
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UNIT 1
INTRODUCTION TO SURVEYING
Surveying is the art of making measurements of objects on, above or beneath the ground to
show their relative positions on paper. The relative position required is either horizontal or
vertical.
APPLICATIONS OF SURVEYING
Some of the important applications of surveying are listed below:
1. Astronomical survey helps in the study of astronomical movements of planets and for
calculating local standard times.
2. Maps prepared for countries, states and districts, etc. avoid disputes.
3. Plans prepared record the property boundaries of private, public and government which
help in avoiding unnecessary controversies.
4. Topographical maps showing natural features like rivers, streams, hills, forests help in
planning irrigation projects and flood control measures.
5. Road maps help travelers and tourists to plan their programmers.
6. Locality plan help in identifying location of houses and offices in the area
7. Maps and plans help in planning and estimating various transportation projects like roads,
bridges, railways and airports.
8. For planning and executing water supply and sanitary projects one has to go for
surveying first.
9. Marine and hydrographic surveys help in planning navigation routes and harbours.
10. For making final payments in large projects surveying is to be carried out
11. Military surveys help in strategic planning
12. For exploring mineral wealth mine surveys are required.
13. Geological surveys are necessary for determining different strata in the earths crust so
that proper location is found for reservoirs.
14. Archaeological surveys are required for unearthing relics of antiquity.
PRIMARY DIVISIONS IN SURVEYING
The survey in which earths curvature is considered is called geodetic surveying and the
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survey in which earths curvature is neglected is called Plane surveying.

CLASSIFICATION OF SURVEYING
Surveying may be classified based on the following three points:
1. Natural of the field of survey
2. Objects of survey
3. Instrument used
4. The methods employed
Classification Based on Nature of the Field of Survey
On this basis field of survey may be classified as land survey. Marine or hydraulic survey and
astronomical survey.
Land survey: It involves measurement of various objects on land. This type of survey may be
further classified as given below:
i. Topographic surveys: They consist of measurement of various points to plot natural
features such as rivers, streams, lakes, hill and forests as well as man made features
like roads, railways, towns, villages and canals.
ii. Cadastral survey: These surveys are for marking boundaries of municipalities, states, etc.
the surveys made to mark properties of individual also come under this category.
iii. City survey: The surveys made in connection with the construction of streets, water
supply and sewage lines fall under this category.
Marine of Hydrographic Surveys: The survey conducted to find depth of water at various
points in bodies of water like sea, river and lakes fall under this category of surveying. Finding
depth of water at specified points is known as soundings.
Astronomical Surveys: Observations made to heavenly bodies like sun and stars to locate
absolute position of points on the earth and for the purpose of calculating local times is known as
astronomical survey.
Classification Based on Object of Surveying
On the basis of objective of surveying, the classification can be as engineering survey.
Military survey, mines survey, geological survey and archaeological survey.
1. Engineering survey: The objective of this type of surveying is to collect data for
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designing roads, railways, irrigation, water supply and sewage disposal projects. These
surveys may be further subdivided into:
a. Reconnaissance survey for determining feasibility ad estimation of the scheme.
b. Preliminary survey for collecting more information to estimate the cost o the project
selected, and
c. Location survey to set the work on the ground.
2. Military Survey: This survey is meant for working out points of strategic importance.
3. Mine survey: This is used for exploring mineral wealth.
4. Geological survey: this survey is for finding different strata in the earths crust.
5. Archaeological survey: this survey is for unearthing relics of antiquity.
Based on the instruments used, surveying may be classified into the following:
1. Chain Survey
2. Compass Survey
3. Plane Table Survey
4. Theodolite Survey
5. Tacheometric Survey
6. Modern Survey using electronic equipment like distance metres and total stations.
7. Photographic and Aerial Survey.
Classification Based on the Methods Employed

Based on the methods employed, surveying may be classified as triangulation and traversing.
1. Triangulation: In this method control points are established through a network of triangles
2. Traversing: In this scheme of control points consist of a series of connected points
established through linear and angular measurements. If last line meets the starting point
it is called as closed traverse. If it does not meet, it is known as open traverse.
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MEASUREMENTS
Linear measurements are horizontal or vertical only. Here angular measurements are also
involved. Commonly used linear units in surveying are kilometre, metre and millimetres. For
measurement of angles sexagesimal system is used. In this 1 circumference = 360 degrees.
SCALES
It is not possible and also not desirable to make maps to full scale. All distances are
reduced by fixed proportion and drawings are made. The scale of a map or the drawing is the
fixed proportion which every distance on the map bears to he corresponding distance on the
ground. Thus, if 1 mm on the paper represents 1m on the ground, then the scale is 1 mm = 1 m (
or 1 cm = 10m or 1: 1000.
To make scale independent of units it is preferable to use representative factor, which is
defined as the ratio of distance of one unit on paper to one unit on ground. Thus, 1mm = 1m is
equivalent to RF=1/1000.
Plain Scale: On a plain scale it is possible to read two dimensions directly such as unit and
tenths.
Diagonal Scale: In plain scales only units and tenths could be shown whereas in diagonal scales
it is possible to show units, tenths and hundredths. Units and tenths are shown as in plain scale.
To show hundredths, principle of similar triangles is used.
PRINCIPLES OF SURVEYING
To get accurate results one should follow the two basic principles explained below:
1. Work from whole to part
In surveying large areas, a system of control points is identified and they
are located with high precision. Then secondary control points are located using less
precise methods. With respect the secondary control points details of the localized areas
are measured and plotted. This is called working from whole t part. This principle in
surveying helps in localizing the errors. If the surveying is carried out by adding localized
areas, errors accumulate.
2. Fixing positions of new control points
For fixing new control points with respect to already fixed points, at least
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two independent processes should be followed. IF A and B are two already located
control points and with respect to them new control point C is to be located, apart from
the minimum two measurements required, one more reading should be taken. Fixing of
check lines and tie lines will also serve this purpose.
SURVEY OF INDIA AND TOPOLOGICAL MAPS

The survey of India is the oldest scientific department of Government of India. It was
established in 1767 by the East India Company which was ruling India at that time. It works
under the Department of Science and technology. It is assigned the role of a principal mapping
agency of the country. The survey of India ensures that the countries domain is explored and
mapped suitably and provides base maps for expeditions and integrated development.
Bit by bit of Indian terrain was completed y pains taking efforts of batches of surveyors
appointed by East India Company. Efforts of batches lead by Lambton and Sir George Everest
are noteworthy. The topological maps prepared by the survey of India are continuously updated
adding more features and more precision by using better equipment and mapping techniques.
The maps prepared meet the needs of defense forces, planners and the scientists in the field of
geosciences, land and resource management.
The survey of India had five directorates in 1950. Presently the number has grown t
eighteen.
The topographical maps show details of natural features like roads, railways, towns villages
and canals. They also show contour lines and position of Great Trigonometric survey
benchmarks. One can purchase these topographic maps from the survey of Indian by contacting
survey or Generals office, PB No 37, Dehra Dun 248001
Numbering of Topo Maps of India
The entire area covered by India is divided into A 40 * 40 longitude and latitude and each
grid is numbered as shown in Fig.1. Each grid is further divided in 4 * 4 grid of size 1 0 *10
longitude and latitude and they are numbered as shown in Fig 2.
The scale used for 40 * 40 grid map is 1:25000 and the scale used for 10 *10 grid maps is
1:50,000 the 10 *10 longitudinal nad lateral grids are further divided in 15 * 15 grids and are
numbered. These maps are available in 1:50,000 to 1:25000 scales. A map corresponding to 55th
A of 6th grid is referred to as NH 55 A 6, where NH refers to Northern Hemisphere.
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Fig 1 - Grid Topomap
Fig 2 Grid Topomap
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PHASES OF WORKS IN SURVEYING

Survey work has the following phases:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Planning
Care and Adjustment of Instruments
Field work, and
Office work
ERRORS IN SURVEYING
TYPES OF ERRORS:
The errors which creep in surveying may be classified into the following three:
1. Mistakes
2. Systematic errors
3. Accidental errors
Mistakes: Mistakes are the errors due to carelessness of the observer. They may be due to wrong
reading or recording of the observations. These errors are very large and can be easily detected
by the following field procedures:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Carefully targeting objects before taking reading

Taking multiple scale readings
Recorded loudly announcing the readings so that reader hears what he records.
Taking additional readings for checking.
Systematic errors: The errors which follow a well defined pattern are classified as systematic
errors. They can be determined by mathematical expressions. They are regarded as positive, if
they make result too great and as negative if they make result too small. Examples of such errors
are use of a tape which is shorter than the actual as per marking or using a steel tape at a
temperature different from calibrated temperature. If tape is short, makes each measured length
longer, hence contributes posit6ive error. FI the actual length of the tape is determined actual
measured length can be calculated.This type of errors is called cumulative errors, since each
measurement adds to the error in the same sense.
Accidental errors: There are errors in measurements which cannot be prevented, even with
sufficient care. These errors may be positive or negative their magnitude may vary from reading
to reading for example taking a reading with a survey instrument Human eye has a limitation of
distinguishing between two close readings. Marking the end of a chain length is another common
example of accidental error.
The thickness of marking and its exact position contribute to accidental errors. These errors ae
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not deterministic they are probabilistic hence they cannot be estimated using standard functional
relations. However, using laws of probability they may be accounted satisfactorily.
SOURCES OF ERRORS
Errors may arise from the following sources:
1. Instrumental errors
2. Natural errors
3. Human limitations
4. Carelessness
Instrumental errors: Instruments used for linear measurements may not be having true length
due to manufacturing defects and instruments may not show true horizontal and vertical angles
due to manufacturing defects or out of adjustments.There are limitations on the scales used
which contribute to instrumental errors.
Natural errors: Errors will creep in because of the natural phenomena like variation in
temperature humidity refraction, curvature of the earth and magnetic declination. They are to be
properly accounted to arrive at exact values.
Human limitations: Human eye cannot distinguish between two points closer than 0.25 mm.
when ends of a chain/tape line is marked, the thickness of line contributes to error, when next
length is measured.
Carelessness: These errors are purely due to the mistakes. They are quite large. They can be
avoided by following good surveying practice by taking precautions and check readings.
MOST PROBABLE VALUE OF ACCIDENTAL ERROR
Though accidental errors are unpredictable, the following features of these errors are observed:
a) Positive and negative errors will occur with equal frequency
b) Small errors occur more frequently
c) Very large errors do not occur.
This type of error distribution is called normal distribution. Gives two such distributions. In both
frequency of occurrence of error is high when error is very little, positive and negative errors
occur with equal frequency and very large errors occur rarely.
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Unit 2
Chain and types
Gunter or surveyors chain
Revenue chain
Engineers chain
Metric chain and
Steel band.
Tape and types
Cloth or linen tape
Metallic tape
Steel tape and
Invar tape.
EDM devices
Ranging of lines
Direct and Indirect
Measurement of distances over sloping grounds
Chain and Tape corrections Numerical problems.
Correction for absolute length
Correction for slope
Correction for temperature
Correction for pull, and
Correction for sag
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UNIT 2
MEASUREMENT OF HORIZONTAL DISTANCES
APPROXIMATE METHODS OF DISTANCE MEASUREMENTS

These methods are used in reconnaissance surveys or to detect major mistakes. They
give better results on smooth roads; error can be within I per cent. These approximate methods of
direct measurements are listed below:
1. Pacing
2. Measurement with passometer
3. Measurement with pedometer
4. Measurement with odometer
5. Measurement with speedometer
PACING: The surveyor walks along the line to be measured and counts number of steps. Then
the distance measured is equal to no. of steps * average length of a step. Average length of a step
can be found by walking along a known length. A normal man takes a step of length 0.75 m.
PASSOMETER: A passometer is a watch like instrument which should be carried vertically in
the shirt pocket or tied to a leg. Mechanism of the instrument gets operated by the motion of the
body and records number of paces. Thus, the problem of counting paces is eliminated.
PEDOMETER: It is a instrument similar to passometer, but it records the distances instead of
paces. In this before walking zero setting is made and length of pace is set depending upon the
person.
ODOMETER: It is an instrument which is attached to the wheel of a cycle or other vehicle. It
records number of revolutions made by the wheel. Knowing the circumference of the wheel, the
distance travelled may be found.
SPEEDOMETER: Odometer may be calibrated to give distance directly, if it is used for a
particular vehicle. This is called speedometer.
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TYPES OF CHAINS
The chains are composed of 10 pieces of 4 mm diameter galvanized mild steel wires bent
into rings at one end and joined to each other by three circular or oval shaped rings. These rings
give flexibility to the chain. The ends of the chain are provided with brass handles with swivel
joints, so that the chain can be turned without twisting. To facilitate easy reading of the chain
brass talleys are provided end of 10th link from each end is provided with a talley of one tooth;
20th link is provided with a talley of two teeth; 30th link with a talley of three teeth; 40th with a
talley of 4 teeth and middle of chain with a talley of circular shape. Fig (a) shows how flexibility
of joints is achieved by using rings; Fig (b) shows a typical handle with swivel joint and Fig (c)
shows different types of talleys used.
The length of a link is the distance between centres of two consecutive middle rings while the
length of the chain is from outside of one handle to the outside of the other handle.
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The different types of chains used are:

i. Gunter or surveyors chain
ii. Revenue chain
iii. Engineers chain
iv. Metric chain and
v. Steel band.
Gunter or surveyors chain: It is a 66 ft long chain divided in 10 links. It was used for land
measurement and for making milestones along the roads since 10 square chains is equal to one
acre and 10chain lengths are equal to one furlong (1/8th of a mile)
Revenue chain: Revenue chain is 33 ft long and is divided in 16 links. It is used for measuring
fields in cadastral surveys.
Engineers chain: It is 100 ft long chain with 100 links. Hence, it is convenient in all
engineering surveys to record readings in foot units.
Metric chain: Metric chains of length 5 m and 10m are also available but commonly used
metric chains are of 20 m. They have 100 links with talleys at every 2 m. simple rings are
provided at every one metre length except wherever tallies are provided. A groove is cut on the
outside surface of the brass handle so that insertion of arrow marks gives correct position of end
of chain. The total length of chain is marked on the brass handle.
Steel Band: It is also known as band chain. It consists of a ribbon of steel of 12 to 16 mm width
and 0.3 to 0.6 mm thickness. The steel ribbon is wound around on open steel cross or in a metal
reel. Metric steel bands are available in lengths of 20 m and 30 m. Any one of the following two
methods of markings is adopted.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CHAIN OVER STEEL BAND

The advantages of chain over steel band are:
1. It can be read easily
2. It can be repaired easily.
3. Being more flexible, it is ideally suited for surveying rough terrain.
4. It does not require frequent cleaning as steel band requires.
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The disadvantages of chain over steel band are:

1. Due to opening of links actual chain length may become more than marked length and due to
bending of length its length get shortened whereas length of steel band is practically unaltered.
2. Chain is heavy and cumbersome.
3. In chaining sloping ground, suspended chain has more sag and needs sag corrections for
horizontally measured lengths.
TAPES
Tapes are used for measuring lines and offsets and are classified depending on the materials used
as:
1. Cloth or linen tape
2. Metallic tape
3. Steel tape and
4. Invar tape.
Cloth or linen tape: 12 to 15 mm wide cloth or linen is varnished to resist moisture and
graduations are marked. They are provided with brass handle at the ends. End to end length of
brass handles is the total length of tape. They are available in the length of 10 m, 20 m, 25 m and
30 m, these tapes are light and flexible and hence easy to handle. However because of the
following disadvantages. They are not popular is use:
1. Due to moisture or dampness they shrink
2. Extend due to stretching
3. Not strong
4. Likely to twist and tangle
Metallic tape: These are made up of varnished strip of waterproof linen interwoven with small
wires of brass, copper or bronze. They are provided with handle at the end. About 100 m lengths
to tapes are provided with leather or suitable strong plastic materials. Tapes of length 10 m, 20
m, 30 m and 50 m are available in a case of leather or corrosion resistant metal fitted with a
winding device. On one side of tape markings are made to indicate distance from the end of
handle. Red and black coloured markings are used for indicating full metres and its fractions in
centimeters.
Steel tape: Steel tape consists of 6 to 10 mm wide strip with metal ring at free end and wound in
well sewn lealher or a corrosion resistant metal case. A suitable winding device is provided. The
tapes are marked legibly on one side only indicating 5 mm, centimeters, decimeters and metres
clearly. The end 10 cm length is marked with millimeters also. The tapes are available in 1 m, 2
m , 10 m, 2 0 m, 30 m, and 50 m lengths.
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Steel tapes are superior to a metallic tape as for as accuracy is concerned, however, they are
delicate. Care should be taken to wipe the tape clean before winding. They should be oiled
regularly to prevent corrosion.
Invar tape: It is made up of an alloy of nickel (36%) and steel, which has very low coefficient of
thermal expansion. The width of the tape is 6 mm. it is available in 30 m, 50 m and 100 m
lengths.
It is the most accurate tape but is expensive. It is delicate and hence should be handled with care.
It undergoes change in length due to continuous use, which is known, as creep of the material.
Hence, it is necessary to ascertain its true length, if it is old. This tape is used for base line
measurement in surveying.
ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FOR HORIZONTAL MEASUREMENTS.
1. ARROWS: When the length of the line to be measured is more than chain length, there is
need to mark end of a chain length,. Arrows are used for this purpose. They are made of 4 mm
diameter tempered steel wire with one end sharpened and other end bent into a loop.
2. PEGS: To mark the station points wooden pegs are used they are made of hard wood of 25
mm * 25 mm section. 150 mm long with a tapered. When driven in ground they project to about
40 mm.
3. RANGING RODS: For ranging intermediate points in measuring 2 to 3 m long rods are used.
They are made of hard wood and are provided with an iron shoe at one end.
The rods are usually circular in section with 30 mm diameter. They are painted with 200 mm
colour bands of red and white or with black and white. Sometimes they are provided with black,
red and white in succession. They are easily visible up to a distance of 200 m. if distance is more
they are provided with 200 mm. square multicolored flags at their top. Since they are painted
with alternate colours of band 200 mm, they may be used for rough measurements of short
distances also.
4. RANGING POLES: Ranging poles are similar to ranging rods except that they are longer.
They are 4 m to 8 m long and their diameter varies from 60 mm to 100 mm. they are made up of
hard wood or steel. They are fixed in the ground by making 0.5 m holes and then packed to keep
the pole vertical. They are provided with larger flags at their top.
5.OFFSET RODS: These rods are also similar to ranging rods, 3 m long. They are made up of
hardwood and are provided with an iron shoe at one end. A hook or a notch is provided at other
end. Apart from two narrow slits at right angle to each other provided at height of the eye. The
hook helps to pull chain through bushes. The slits help in aligning offset lines which are to be at
right angles to the main line. The coloured bands on the rod are useful for measuring offsets of
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short length.
6. LATHS: Laths are 0.5 m to 1.0 m long sticks of soft wood. They are sharpened at one end.
They are provided with white or light colours. They are used as intermediate points while
ranging long lines or while crossing depressions.
7. WHITES: Whites are the pieces of sharpened thick sticks cut from the nearest in the field.
One end of stick is sharpened and the other end is split. White papers are inserted in the split.
The whites are used for the same purpose as laths.
8. PLUMB BOB: In measuring horizontal distances along sloping ground plumb bobs are
required to transfer the points to ground. They are also used to check the verticality of ranging
poles.
9.LINE RANGER: It is an optical instrument used for locating a point on a line. It consists of
two isosceles prisms placed one over the other and fixed in an instrument with handle. The
diagonals of the prisms are silvered so as to reflect the rays. Referring to Fig (a) AB is a line and
it is intended to locate point C on it. The surveyor holds the instrument in hand stands near point
selected as the desired point by observation. If the position of the observer is not exactly on the
line AB, ranging rods at A and B appear separated as shown in Fig (b) the surveyor moves to and
fro at right angles to the line AB till the images of ranging rods at A and B appear in a single line
as shown in Fig(c). It happens only when the optical square is exactly online AB. Thus, the
desired point is located. It needs only one person for ranging. The line ranger should be tested
occasionally for its accuracy. For this a point should be located between the two test points. Then
line ranger is held in this position and tested. If the images of the two ranging rods do not appear
in the same line, one of the prisms is adjusted by operating the screw till the two images appear
in the same vertical lines.
RANGING A SURVEY LINE

When survey line is longer than a chain length, it is necessary to align intermediate
points on survey line. The process of locating intermediate points on survey line is known as
ranging. The methods of ranging are classified as direct ranging and indirect ranging.
Direct ranging: This is possible. If the first and last points on the survey line are intervisible.
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Fig. shows the end points A, B in a survey line which is intervisible. Now it is necessary to locate
point C on line AB, which is slightly less than a chain length from A. It needs two persons. At
points A and B ranging rods are erected. The assistant of survey positions himself as close to line
AB as possible at a distance slightly less than a chain length and hold a ranging rod. The survey
or positions himself approximately 2 m behind A and sights ranging rods at A and B. He directs
the assistant to move to the left or right of line AB till he finds the ranging rods at A,B and C in a
line. The surveyor should always observe at lower portion of the ranging rods. The signals used
in instructing the assistant at C while ranging.
Indirect ranging: If the two end points of the line to be measured are not intervisible, the
surveyor has to go for indirect ranging. This is also called reciprocal ranging. The invisibility of
points may be due to unevenness of the ground or due to long distance Fig (a) shows cross
section of the ground which is a typical case of invisibility of point B of the line from point A.
Fig (b) shows the plan .M and N are the two points to be fixed or AB such that both points are
visible from A as well as B. It needs four people to fix points M and N one person near each
point A, B, M and N.
The persons at M and N position themselves near M and N say at M1 and N1. First
person at A directs the person at M to come to M2 so that AM2N1 are in a line. Then person at B
directs the person at N1 to move to N2 so that BN1M2 are in a line. In the next cycle again person
at A directs the person to M to move to M3 such that AM3N2 are in a line which is followed by
directing person at N2 to move to N3 by person at B. the process continues till AM NB
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CHAINING A HORIZONTAL LINE

Chaining a horizontal line needs two persons one to carry the leading end of the chain and
another to carry the follower end. The person at the leading end is called leader and the person at
the follower end is called follower. The follower should be more skilled than the leader since not
be misinterpreted. The method of chaining involves the following steps:
1. Unfolding the chain
2. Ranging
3. Stretching the chain
4. Carrying chain to next length
5. Final reading
6. Folding the chain
Unfolding the chain: The follower lifts the folded chain and holding both handles of the chain
in left hand he throws the bundle of folded chain in the forward direction of the line. Then the
leader collects the leading end of the chain and moves from starting point in the direction of the
line to be measured. He carries a ranging rod in one hand and ten arrows in the other hand. By
giving jerks he opens the chain, while the follower holds end by stepping on the handle at his
end. The leader stops after unfolding the chain.
Ranging: The leader holds the ranging rod slightly inside the chain length and signals the
follower to range. Using standard signals the follower directs the leader and ranges the line. After
locating a point on the line, the leader marks the point by inserting the arrow in the ground or by
marking scratches by arrow. If the point is on an asphalted or concrete road he may use a chalk
for marking.
Stretching the chain: The following stands firmly on the handle of the chain, which will be
exactly on starting point of the line. Firm grip is possible only if he stands with his both heels on
the handle, applying his full weight on it. Then the leader aligns the chain by giving jerks till it is
along the desired line. He fixes an arrow to indicate the chain length. If the ground is very hard
he makes the scratches with arrow to indicate the end point of chain and leaves one arrow there.
Carrying chain to next length: The leader and the follower lift the respective end handles and
start moving for the measurement of next length. Once followers end come to the arrow mark,
they stop. Then the process of measuring next one chain length starts with ranging and marking.
After second length of chain is marked, the follower picks up the arrow at his end and the handle
of the chain. The leader drags the chain for measurement of next chain length. The follower
should not forget to pick up the arrow before moving for next point since the number of arrows
in his hand indicates number of full chain lengths measured. In case the length of the line is more
than 10 chain lengths, the follower hands over all ten arrows to the leader after measuring 10
chain lengths.
Final reading: The last length in the measurement will be fraction of chain. When the follower
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holds the chain firmly at the point just before the last, the leader stretches the chain along that
point and the last point of the line by holding the chain near the last point. Talleys and links help
in measuring the fractional length of chain. Care should be taken in reading the Talley to
ascertain whether it is more than or less than 5th talley. For example, 40th link should not be
confused with the 60th link.
Folding the chain: At the end of chaining, the chain is held at the middle and two halves are
brought side by side in stretched condition. Taking two pairs of links at a time with right hand
they are placed obliquely along with other in the left hand. Once the entire chain is lifted the
handle is tied with a leather strap.
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MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCES ON SLOPING GROUND

In surveying horizontal distances are required. If the ground is sloping there are two
methods to get horizontal distances:
1. Direct method
2. Indirect method.
Direct method: This method is known as method of stepping also, since the line is measured in
smaller step length. Let AB be the length of line to be measured on a sloping ground the surveyor
holds the tape firmly at A and the leader goes with a convenient length l1 of tape say, 5 m, 10 m,
15 m, and a ranging rod in hand. After ranging, the leader holds the chain horizontally. He may
be guided by the surveyor or others in the party for horizontality of the tape. After stretching the
tape, with the help of a plumb bob or by dropping a pebble, the leader transfers the end of the
tape to the ground and marks. The length of te tape selected is such that the drop is never more
than the eyesight of the leader. The length l1 is noted and they move to measure next step length.
The two step lengths need not be the same. The procedure continues till the total length is
measured. It is preferable to measure down the slope rather than up the slope, since the surveyor
can hold the tape firmly, if the measurements are down the hill. In this method tape is preferred
over chain since it is light and hence can be stretched horizontally, keeping sag at minimum.
Indirect method: If the slope of the ground is gentle these methods may be employed. In these
methods linear measurement is along the sloping ground and it involves angular measurement
also. The following three methods are in common use:
a) First method: Total length to be divide into each segment having particular slope. D=lcos
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b) Second method: The difference in level 'h' is measured by knowing the sloping ground length
'l' and the equivalent horizontal length L can be calculated
c) Third method: This method is useful when intermediate points on a line are to be used for
taking offsets.
PRECISE MEASUREMENT / BASE LINE MEASUREMENT

A base line is an important line in the skeleton of triangulation used for preparing maps.
In preparing a map normally this is the first line to be drawn over which the other lines are drawn
to form triangular skeleton. Then with respect to the secondary lines other details are filled up.
The base line is to be measured more precisely to minimize the errors in surveying.
For the measurement of base line steel tapes are used and the care is taken to check the
length of tape frequently; force applied in stretching tape is measured; horizontality of the line is
ensured and temperature is recorded so that necessary corrections can be applied. The
instruments used by various persons may differ slightly, but basic method of baseline
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measurement is as given below.

Always three standard tapes are used for measurement and the other two for checking
the true length of the tape used. The tape is placed over rear and forward stakes which are
provided with zinc strips at their top. Straining devices are provided with spring balances to
measure the force applied on the tape while measuring. Intermittent stakes are used to support
the tape so that sag is reduced. The elevations of top of all stakes are adjusted so that they are at
the same level. Six thermometers are used for measuring the temperature and two for checking
the thermometers used.
ERRORS IN CHAINING
Errors in chaining may be classified as:
1. Personal errors
2. Compensating errors, and
3. Cumulative errors
Personal errors: Personal errors like wrong reading, wrong recordings, reading from wrong end
or chain and miscounting of the chains are serious errors. It is not easy to detect unless they are
too big. Hence, care should be taken to avoid such errors.
Compensating errors: These errors can be positive or negative. Hence, they are likely to get
compensated when a large number of readings are taken. The following are the examples of such
errors:
1) Incorrect marking of the end of chain
2) Fractional parts of the chain may not be correct when the chain is corrected by adding or
removing a ring.
3) Graduation in the tape may not be exactly of same length throughout
4) In the method of stepping for measuring sloping ground, method of plumbing may be crude.
Cumulative errors: These are the errors which occur always in the same direction. Hence, as
more number of chain lengths is required while measuring a line they go on accumulating.
Hence, even if each one of such errors are small they are considerable when longer lengths are
measured. Examples of such errors are:
1. Bad ranging ( +ve)
2. Bad straightening
3. Non horizontality
4. Sag in the chain
5. Erroneous length of chain
6. Temperature variation
7. Variation in pull.
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First four errors are always + ve since they make measured length more than actual. Last three
errors may be + ve or ve.
CHAIN AND TAPE CORRECTIONS

The following five corrections may be calculated for the measured length of chain or tape:
1. Correction for absolute length
2. Correction for slope
3. Correction for temperature
4. Correction for pull, and
5. Correction for sag
CORRECTION FOR ABSOLUTE LENGTH
Let,
l = designated length of tape

la = absolute length of the tape
Then correction per chain length

c = la l
Hence, if the total length measured is L, the correction is
Ca = L c/l
If absolute length of tape la is greater, correction is +ve and if negative, the correction is also
negative. Thus correct length L is given by
L'=L+Ca
If A is the measured area with incorrect tape, the correct area is given by
A'=A(1+2c)
CORRECTION FOR SLOPE
If length measured L and the difference in the levels of first and last point h are given then
correction for slope is,
Csl=h2/2L
If and L are given, Csl=L(1-cos )
This correction is always subtractive.
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CORRECTION FOR TEMPERATURE

Let
- Coefficient of thermal expansion of the material of tape

Tm Mean temperature during measurement
To - Temperature at which tape is standardized, and
L Measured length
Then temperature correction Ct is given by Ct=L(Tm-To)
CORRECTION FOR PULL

Let,
E Youngs modulus of the material of tape

A Cross sectional area of the tape
P Pull applied during measurement
P0 - Standard pull, and
L Measured length of chain
Then, the correction for pull Cp is given by Cp=(P-P0)L/AE

The above expression takes care of signs of the correction also.
CORRECTION OF SAG
While taking reading, if the tape is suspended between two supports, the tape sags under its own
weight as shown in Fig. 3.18. The shape of tape is a catenary. Hence, measured length is more
than the actual length. Hence, this correction is subtractive. This correction is given by
Cs=1/24(W/P)L
Where, W the weight of the tape per span length
P the pull applied during the measurement
L Measured length.
If pull is larger than standard pull, the correction is +ve and , correction for sag is always
negative. The pull for which these two corrections neutralize each other is called Normal tension.
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PROBLEMS
Example 1
A distance of 2000 m was measured by a 30 m chain. After the measurement, the chain was
found to be 10 cm longer. It was found to be 15 cm longer after another 500 m was measured. If
the length of the chain was correct before the measurement, determine the exact length of the
whole measurement.
Solution : For first 2000m length:
Average correction per chain length= (0+10)/2= 0.05
Correction for measured length
Ca = L c/l= 2000*0.05/30= 3.33m
True length = 2000+3.33 = 2003.33 m
For the next 500 m length:
Average correction =(10+15)/2 =0.125m
Correction for measured length = 500*0.125/30 =2.08m
True length = 500 + 2.08 =502.08 m
Exact length of the whole line = 2003.33+502.08=2505.41 m
Example 2
The length of a survey line when measured with a chain of20 m, nominal length was found to
be 841.5m when compared with a standard it was found to be 0.1 m too long. Compute the
correct length of the line.
Soltuion: Correction for chain length = 0.1 m
Measured length L = 841.5
Nominal length of chain = 20 m
Ca=841.5*0.1/20 =4.21
Actual length of line =841.5+4.21=845.71m
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Unit 3
Chain Surveying
1. Conditions for Chain Surveying.
2. Selection of stations and lines
3. Offsets and types
4. Setting out of right angles
5. Working principle and use of optical square
6. Working principle and use of prism square
7. Working principle and use of cross staff.
8. Accessories required
Field book
Field work
Office work
9. Linear methods of setting out right angles
10. Booking of chain survey work
11. Field book, entries, conventional symbols
12. Obstacles in chain survey, Numerical problems
Obstacle to ranging
Obstacle to chaining
Obstacle to both chaining & ranging.
13. Errors in chain survey and precautions to be taken.
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UNIT 3
CHAIN SURVEYING
Chain survey suitable in the following cases
1. Area to survey is comparatively small
2. Ground is fairly level
3. Area is open
4. Details to be filled up or simple and lets
Chain survey is not suitable in the following condition
1. Area to survey to large
2. Ground is quite UN even
3. Area is crowded
4. Details the shows are to many.
NETWORK OF TRIANGLES
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Load triangle in chain survey. As per possible main angles are make an angel 60 0 however the
arrangement of triangle depends on shape topography natural and artificial.
Various technical terms used in connection with the network of triangle in surveying
1. Station: station is a point of importance at the beginning at the end of a surveying
2. Main station: this are the station at the beginning or at the end of lines foreman. Main
skeleton A, B, C, D etc
3. Subsidiary station: These are the stations selected on main-lines to run auxiliary/secondary
lines for the purpose of locating the Interior Details
These stations are denoted as A, B, C etc
Base line: It is the most important line & is the longest line. Main frame works of survey line are
built on it.
Detail-line: If the important objects are far away from the main lines, the offset formed is large,
which reserve into inaccuracy and time consuming in the field work. In such cases the secondary
lines are run by selecting station on main lines.
Check lines: These are the lines connecting Main station to a subsidiary station on opposite site
are connecting to subsidiary station. On the sides of main lines the purpose measuring such
lines is to check the accuracy within main station are located this lines are also known as group
line.
SELECTION OF STATION:
1. The following point should be considered while selecting station point. A station selected
should be visible from at least 2- more station.
2. Main frame should have as few lines as possible.
3. All triangles should be well conditioned
4. Each triangle should have at least one check line.
5. Subsidiary station should be selected such that offset to main object from subsidiary lines are
as short as possible.
6. If possible should have one or two basee lines which run on level ground and through the
middle of the area.
7. Avoid obstacles to ramgimg and chaining
8. As far as possible survey lines should be on the level ground
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Setting out perpendicular offset:

a. Swinging or 3-4-5 method
b. Using cross staff
c. Using optical square or Prism square

Optical square: It is more accurate and convenient instrument for finding foot of the
perpendicular or to set a right amgle.It is a metal box of 50mm dia. And 120 mm deep.There
three openings such as pin hole, a small rectangular slot and a large rectangular slot.
Prism square:It works on the same principle as optical square.

ACCESSORIES OF SURVEYOR
1. Field book
2. Field work
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3. Office work
1. Field Book: This is a book for recording all field observations.It is a oblong book of size 200
mm by (200*120mm) which can be carried in the pocket. There are two forms of book
a) Single line field book
b) Double line field book
a) Single line book: Single line book has a red line along the length of the paper in the middle of
the width.It indicates chain line. The space on either side of the line is used for sketching the
objects and entering offset distances.
b) Double line book: In double line book there are two blue lines in the space of 15 20 mm in
the middle each page of the book. The space between the two line is utilized for noting the
chaineges
For ordinary works double ruled books are used.Single lined books are used for large scale
much detail work
2. Field work:
As soon as the survey party arise the following details should be enter in the field book
1. Title of the survey
2. The date of survey work
3. The names of the members of the party
The field work may be divided into the following:
a) Reconnaissance survey
b) Drawing reference sketches
c) Line by line survey
a) Reconnaissance survey: In the reconnaissance survey the survey team goes around the area
just by inspection index plan or key plan is sketch survey station are selected and network of
main lines are drown on this sketches.This plan helps in plot in the survey work.
b) Drawing reference:
The survey stations selected are marked on the ground by any one of the following:
1. Fixing ranging poles
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2. Driving pegs
3. Marking the cross on hard ground
4. Digging and fixing a stone
All main stations should be referenced from at least 3 permanent points such as:
1. Corners of building
2. Posts of gate
3. Posts of fence
4. Trees
It is necessary to locate the stations in case station marks are lost or required in future when
development activities are to be taken up.
LINE BY LINE SURVEYING
Survey work of one by one lines is taken up, if the line AB is taken up for surveying
1. Stretch the chain line along AB starting from A
2. Mark a triangle to show 0 of line AB
3. Line AB begins
4. Show direction of other lines starting from A
5. Stretch the important objects for which offsets are to be taken up within that chain length
6. While doing so face the next station i.e,B draw the objects on left side of middle line if the
object towards the left and vice versa if it is on the right side. Sketch should be neat.
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7. Note the chainage & offset

8. Continue one by one chain length survey till the end is reached.
9. Mark a triangle to show station B.Mark chainage of B
10. Mark direction of other lines from end B.
The following points should be kept in mind in booking the field work:
1) Each chainage should be recorded on a separate sheet. If necessary recording may continue in
the next page.
2) All measurement should be recorded on a separate sheet.
3) Sketches should be neat and complete
4) Figure should be neat. Over writing is not permitted.Good quality pencil should be used.
5) Explanatory notes should be given whenever necessary
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3. Office work: After carrying field work next step in surveying is potting to get plan of the area
surveyed.
Steps involved in plotting are:
1) Scale: Depending upon the area in the field & area of drawing sheet scale is decided.Normally
this is decided before the commencement of work.
2) Orientation: Skeleton of the network of triangles should be drawn to a scale on tracing sheet
and the orientation of the plan on drawing sheet to be decided as per as possible north line should
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appear towards the top.

3) Drawing network triangle: First base line is drawn to the scale.By intersection other stations
are fixed and main triangles are drawn.The network of triangle is checked using check lines.
4) Ploting offset: To locate the different features by two methods such as marking points along
the chain line using main scale and offset scale to give perpendiculars to chain line.
5) Important details: All details such as marking of scale, north line and title of the plan should
be done.
Problems in chaining
The following 3 types of problem faced in chain survey:
1) To erect perpendicular to a chain line from a point on it.
2) To drop a perpendicular to a given chain line from outside point.
3) To run a parallel line to a given line.
To erect a perpendicular to a chain line form a point on it: The method of establishing
perpendicular with the tape are based on familiar geometric construction. The following are
some of the methods most commonly used.The illustrations given are for a 10 m tape. However a
20 m tape may also be used.
i) The 3-4-5 method: Let it be required to erect a perpendicular from the chain line at a point C
in it. Establish a point at a distance of 3m from C.With 0 end of the tape measure 4m & 5m to D
and E respectively.The point D established will be at right angles to the chain lines.
ii) Second method: Select convenient length of the tape held at two points on the chain
line.Stretch the middle of the tape length.Stretched position of middle point locates the point D
which is CD perpendicular to chain line.
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To drop a perpendicular to a chain line from outside point:

Let it be required to drop to a perpendicular to chain AB from a point D outside it.
i) First method: Select any point D outside the chain line AB.a perpendicular distance of DC is
swung over chain line AB.
ii) Second method: Select any point the on the line join CD and bisect it at F. with F as centre &
CF or FD as radius draw an arc to cut the chain line at C, CD will be perpendicular to the chain
line.
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To run a parallel line to a given line AB:
i) First method &

ii) Second method
First method: Drop a perpendicular CE to AB. Measure CE. From another point on line AB set
perpendicular. Select FD=EC.
Second method: Select a point F on the line AB.Find mid point G of CF.Select a convenient
point E on AB.Extend EG such that EG=GD.
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Obstacles in chaining
They are 3 types of obstacles
1. Obstacle to ranging
2. Obstacle to chaining
3. Obstacle to both ranging & chaining.
Problem
A steel tape of nominal length 30m was suspended between support to measure the length of
the line on a slope of angle 30 15' is 29.859 m the mean temperature during the measurement
120C. The pull apply was 100N if the standard length of tape is 30.008m at 20 0C and A standard
full of 45N calculate the corrected origantle length take weight of the tape as 0.15N/m
Crossectional area = 2.5 mm2
Co efficient of linear expansion = 1.15*10-5/degree C
And E = 2*105 N/sqmm
L = lcos
= 30 * cos 0.99
L = 29.99
Temperature correction
Ct=L(Tm-To)
=2.76*10-3
Correction for pull
Cp=(P-Po)L/AE
=3.3
Total correction= 3.3+2.73
= 6.03m. (Total correction)
L = 30+6.06*10-3 =30.33606m
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Obstacle to chaining
Obstacle to chaining prevents chain measuring directly between two points & rise to a set of
problems in which distances are found by indirect measurement.Obstacles to chaining are of
three kinds.
a) Obstacle to ranging
b) Obstacle to chaining
c) Obstacle to both chaining & ranging.
a) Obstacle to Ranging: The type of obstacle in which the ends are not inter visible is quite
common except in flat country. These may be two cases.
i) Both end of the line may be visible form intermediate points on the line
ii) Both ends of the line may not be visible from intermediate points on the line.
b) Obstacle to chaining but not ranging
There may be two cases of this obstacle
i.
When it is possible to chain round the obstacle ex:a pond etc.
ii.
When it is not possible to chain round the obstacle ex: a river

Select two points E&B on either side.Set out equal perpendiculars EC & BD
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measure CD.
Set out EC perpendicular to the chain line.Measure EC and BC and the length EB
is calculated from the relation EB=(BC2-EC2)
Select a convenient point C fix E on line AB such that EC is perpendicular to BC.
Select a convenient point F. Mark point C on line AF such that EB=n*CD
Select convenient points C and D measure CE, ED, BD and BC.
Cos = (BC2 + CE2 EB2)/2BC*CE
c) Obstacles to both chaining & ranging

A building is the typical example of this type of obstacle the problem lies in prolonging the line
beyond the obstacle & determining the distance across it.The following are some of the methods.
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Method A:Choose two points A & B to one side & Erect perpendicular AC and BD of equal
length join CD & prolong it past the obstacle choose two points C and F on CD and erect CG
and FH equal to that of AC and BD. Join GH and prolong it. Measure DE, BG = DE.
Method B: Select a point A and erect a perpendicular AC of any convenient length. Select
another point on the chain line such that AB=AC.Join B and C and prolong it to any convenient
point D, at D set a right angle DE such that DE = DB.Choose on other point F on DE such that
DE = DC.With F as centre & AB as radius draw an arc with E as centre drown on other are of the
same radius to cut the previous are in G join GK which will be in the range with the chain line.
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Unit 4
Compass Surveying
1. Introduction to Compass surveying
2. Components of a Compass
3. Principle and working of Prismatic compass
4. Use of Prismatic compass
5. Principle and working of Surveyor's compass
6. Use of Surveyor's compass
7. Meridians and Bearings
8. Magnetic bearing, true bearings
9. WCB and Reduced bearing.
10. Dip
11. Declination
12. Errors in compass survey
Instrumental errors
Personal errors
Errors due to natural causes.
13. Traverse closed and open traverse
14. Computation of bearings of traverse
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UNIT 4
COMPASS SURVEYING
Compass survey:
Compass survey is used to survey an area in which network of lines starts from a point,
goes around the area and ends at the same point. This is called closed traverse.
If the road project or canal project starts surveying goes along many interconnected lines and
ends at some other point called open traverse.
The direction of a survey line may be defined by
1)Horizontal angle between the line and adjacent to it or
2)The angle between a reference line called meridian and the survey line. The reference line is
called meridian and the angle between the line and the meridian is called bearing.
The direction of a survey line can either be established with relation to each other or with
relation to any meridian.The first will give angle between two lines. The second will give the
bearing of the line.
The common instruments used for direction measurements are prismatic and surveyor's compass.
The common instruments used for angle measurements are theodolite and sextant.
COMPASS:
A compass consist of
i) A magnetic Niddle
ii) A graduated circle
iii) The line of site
iv) Box house the above
The two forms of compass that all used commonly for angle measurement
1. Prismatic compass
2. Surveyors compass
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1. Prismatic Compass:
Parts of Prismatic compass:
1. Box
2. Needle
3. Graduated circle
4. Object vane
5. Eye vane
6. Prism
7. Prism cap
8. Glass cover
9. Lifting pin
10. Lifting lever
11. Break pin
12. Spring break
13. Mirror
14. Pivot
15. light spring
16. Agate cap
17. Focusing stud
18. Dark sun Glasses.
Details of instrument
1)Accuracy of a magnetic compass depends upon how much freely the needle is supported on
pivot. The top of the pointed pivot is protected with agte cap.
2)An aluminum graduated disc is fixed to the top of the needle. The graduation are from 0
3600 in clockwise direction when read from top.The north direction is treated as 0 0 east as 900
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south as 1800 and west as 2700.The graduation are written inverted because they are sighted
through a prism
3)The line of sight consists of object unit & reading unit.
4)Object unit consist of a slit metal frame hinged to the box. The slit carries centrally horse hair
or fine wire.
5) The metal frame is provided with a hinged mirror which can be placed upward or downward
on the frame.It can be adjusted so that the reflection of the objects too high & too low can be
sighted.
6)Diametrically opposite to this unit, a reading unit is provided.
7)It consists of reflecting prism with a sighting eye vane.
8)The prism magnifies the readings on the graduation disc below it for the purpose of focusing
the prism can be rised or lowered on the frame carrying it by means of stud.
9) Dark sun glasses provided near prism can be interposed in the line of sight if the object to be
sighted are luminary.
10)The bottom of the box which is about 85mm supports the pivot needle firmly at its centre.
11)The object vane and prism are supported on the sides of the box
12)The box is provided with a glass lid which protects the graduation disc at the same time
permits the reading of graduation from the top.
13)When object vane is folded on the glass top is presses a lifting pin which lift the needle of the
pivot.It prevents undue wear of the pivot point.
14)While taking reading if graduated disc vibrates it can be dampned by means of light spring
fitted inside the box.
15)The box may be closed in metal lid when the compass is not in use. The box is provided with
the support to fit it on to a tripod.
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2. The surveyors compass:

The graduated ring is directly attached to the box & not with needle.
The edge bar needle freely rests over the pivot thus the graduated card or ring is not oriented in
the magnetic meridian.When the line of sight is in magnetic meridian the north & south ends of
the needle will be over the o 0 graduations of the graduated card. The card is graduated in
quadrant system having o 0 at N & S ends.And 900 at east & west ends.Let us take the case of a
line AB which is in north east quadrant in order to sight the point B.The box will have to be
rotated about the vertical axis, in doing so the pointer of the needle remains fixed in position.
Difference between prismatic compass & surveyor's compass.
Prismatic compass
The graduation circle is fixed to broad
needle.It does not rotate with line of sight.
There is a prism at viewing end.
The graduations are in WCB system.
The graduations are marked inverted.
Magnetic needle do not act as index.
Tripod mayor may not be provided, the
instrument can be used even by holding
suitably in hand
Surveyor's compass
The graduation circle is fixed to the box and
rotates with line of sight
No prism.Only slit
The graduation are in Q.B system.
The graduations are marked directly.
Magnetic needleacts as index.
The instrument cant be used without tripod.
Temporary adjustments:
1.Centering
2.Levelling and
3.Focusing the prism
True meridian and Magnetic meridian:
The points of intersection of earth's axis with the surface of earth are known as
geographical north & south poles.At any point on earth's surface the line passing through the
point and north & south pole of the earth is called true meridian.
The angle made by a line with true meridian is called the true bearing of the line. The north
& south pole of the earth are established by astronomical observations.
Whole circle bearing and quadrantal bearing system.
In whole circle bearing (WCB) the bearing of line at any point is measured w.r.t magnetic
meridian. Its value may vary from 00 3600. 00 is magnetic north & the bearing increases in
clockwise direction. This type of bearing system is used in prismatic compass.
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In quadrantal bearing system (QB) : the bearing are read from north or from south. Towards east
or west.The angle measured w.r.t magnetic meridian is designated with letter N or S in the
beginning to indicate whether its from North or from south.The letters E or W indicates whether
bearing read is to the east or west respectively.
Reduced bearing (RB): This system is also known as reduced bearing system.
Magnetic dip and Magnetic declination
A balanced needle after magnetisation will dip towards north in northern hemisphere in
southern hemisphere.If it is taken to the pole of earth it will take vertical position.The vertical
angle between the horizontal at the point and direction shown by perfectly balanced needle is
known as dip.
All important surveys are plotted with reference to true meridian since the direction of
magnetic meridian at a place changes with time.The horizontal amgle made between the two
meridians such as magnetic and true meridian is known as magnetic declination.
The following are four types of declination:
1) Secular variation
2) Annual variation
3) Daily variation
4) Irregular variation.
Determination of true bearing
True bearing = magnetic bearing (+ or -) declination.
Problems
1) The magnetic bearing of a line is 48024' calculate the true bearing if the magnetic declination
is 5038' east.
Solution: Declination = +50.38'
True bearing = 480.24'+50.38' = 540.02'
Errors in compass survey
The errors may be classified as
a. Instrumental errors
b. Personal errors
c. Errors due to natural causes.
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1. Instrumental errors:
They are those which arise due to the fault adjustments in instruments.
1. The needle not being perfectly straight
2. Sluggish needle.
e) Pivot bent
f) Improper balancing weight
g) Blunt pivot point
2. Personal errors:
a. Inaccurate levelling
b. Inaccurate centering
c. Inaccurate bisection
3. Natural errors:
a. Variation in declination
b. Local attraction due to forces around
c. Irregular variations due to storms
Problems:
1) The magnetic bearing is S250 0'W
At that time of observation if magnetic declination is 7030' west
Find the true bearing of the line.
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Solution:
True bearing= 250 0 - 7030 =S17030' W

2) Find the true bearing of line if its magnetic bearing is S 30 0 W declination is 80 west.
Solution:
True bearing, TB = MB + MD
= 300 80 =2200'
3) In the map line AB was drawn to a MB of 1380 30' when M.D of 4030 east. To what M.B the
line should be set. Known magnetic declination is 80 .30 west.
Solution: Magnetic bearing =1380 30+40 30+80 30
M.D = 1510 30
Fore bearing:
For line AB bearing from A to B is called forward bearing for the same line bearing taken from B
to A is called back bearing of line AB.
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Fore bearing and back bearing difference will be 1800. Hence in whole circle bearing BB = FB(+
or -) 1800 use sign if FB is less than 1800 and sign if FB is more than 1800
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BB=SE
FB = NE
BB=NW
Convert the following quadrantal into whole circle bearing and find their back bearing
Sl No
QB
WCB (whole circle)
1
2
3
4
N 680 E
S 330 E
N 280 w
N 43 w
68 (68)
147(180 93)
332 (360 28)
223 (180 + 43)
BB (Back bean 180th

)
248
327
152
43
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Unit 5
Compass Traversing
Introduction to Local attraction
Detection of local attractions
Determination and corrections
Checks for closed traverse
Determination of closing error and its direction
Bowditch's graphical method of adjustment of closed traverse
Bowditch's rule
Transit rule
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PART B
UNIT 5
COMPASS TRAVERSING
LOCAL ATTRACTION
A magnetic meridian at a place is established by a magnetic needle which is uninfluenced
by other attracting forces. However, sometimes, the magnetic needle may be attracted and
prevented from indicating the true magnetic meridian when it is in proximity to certain magnetic
substances. Local attraction is a term used to denote any influence, such as the above, which
prevents the needle from pointing to the magnetic north in a given locality. Some of the sources
of local attraction are : magnetite in the ground, wire carrying electric current, steel structures,
railroad rails, underground iron pipes, keys, steel bowed spectacles, metal buttons, axes,
chains, steel tapes etc., which may be lying on the ground nearby.
Detection of local attraction.

The local attraction at a particular place can be detected by observing the fore and back
bearings of each line and finding its difference. If the difference between fore and back bearing is
1800, it may be taken that both the stations are free from local attraction, provided there are no
observational and instrumental errors. If the difference is other than 1800, the fore bearing should
be measured again to find out whether the discrepancy is due to avoidable attraction from the
articles on person, chains, tapes etc. it the difference still remains, the local attraction exists at
one or both the stations.
Strictly speaking, the term local attraction does not include avoidable attraction due to
things about the person or to other sources not connected with the place where the needle is
read.Elimination of local attraction. If there is local attraction at a station. All the bearings
measured at that place will be incorrect and the amount of error will be equal in all the bearings.
There are two methods for eliminating the effects of local attraction.
First method.
In this method, the bearings of the lines are calculated on the basis of the bearing of that line
which has a difference of 1800 in its fore and back bearings. It is. However, assumed that there
are no observational and other instrumental errors. The amount and direction of error due to local
attraction at each of the affected station is found. If, however, there is no such line in which the
two bearings differ by 1800, the corrections should be made from the mean value of the bearing
of that line in which there is least discrepancy between the back sight and fore sight readings.
If the bearings are expressed in quadrantal system, the corrections must be applied in proper
direction. In 1st and 3rd quadrants, the numerical value of bearings increase in clockwise direction
while they increase in anti clockwise direction in 2nd and 4th quadrants. Positive corrections are
applied clockwise and negative corrections counter clockwise.
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Second method.
This is more a general method and is based on the fact that though the bearings measured at
a station may be incorrect due to local attraction, the included angel calculated from the bearings
will be correct since the amount of error is the same for all the bearings measured at the station.
The included angles between the lines are calculated at all the stations. If the traverse is a close
one, the sum of the internal included angles must be right angles. If there is any discrepancy in
this, observational and instrumental errors also exist. Such error is distributed equally to all the
angles. Proceeding now with the line, the bearings of which differ by 180 0, the bearings of all
other lines are calculated.
Special case:
Special case f local attraction may arise when we find no line which has a difference of 1800
in its fore and back bearings. In that case select the line in which the difference in its fore and
back bearings is closest to 1800. The mean value of the bearing of that line is found by applying
half the correction to both the fore and back bearings of that line, thus obtaining the modified
fore and back bearings of that line differing exactly by 1800. Proceeding with the modified
bearings of that line, corrected bearings of other lines are found.
Problem: The following bearings were observed while traversing with a compass.
Line
F.B
B.B
Line
F.B
B.B
0
0
0
AB
45 45
226 10
CD
29 45
2090 10
0
0
0
BC
96 55
277 5
DE
324 48
1440 48
Mention which stations were affected by local attraction and determine the corrected bearings.
Solution:
On examining the observed bearings of the lines, it will be noticed that difference between back
and fore bearings of the line DE is exactly 1800. Hence both stations D and E are free from local
attraction and all other bearings measured at these stations are also correct. Thus, the observed
bearing of DC is correct. The correct bearing of CD will, therefore, be 209 0 10 -1800 =290 10
while the observed bearing is 290 45. The error at C is therefore + 35 and a correction - 35
must be applied to all the bearings measured at C. the correct bearings of CB thus becomes 277 0
5-35 = 2760 30 and that of BC as 2760 30-1800 = 960 30. The observed bearing of BC is 960
55. Hence the error at B is + 25 and a correction of 25 must be applied to all the bearings
measured at B. the correct bearing of BA thus becomes 226 0 10-25=2250 45, and that of AB as
2250 45-1800 = 450 45 which is the same as the observed one. Station A is, therefore, free from
local attraction.
The results may be tabulated as under:
Line
AB
BA
Observed
bearing
450 45
2260 10
Correction
0 at A
-25a t B
Corrected
bearing
450 45
2250 45
Remarks
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CB
CD
DC
DE
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960 55
2770 5
290 45
2090 10
3240 48
1440 48
960 30
2760 30
290 10
2090 10
3240 48
1440 48
-25 at B
-35at C
-35at C
0 to D
0 to D
0 to E
Station B and C
are affected by
local attraction.
Problem 1
The following bearings were observed with a compass. Calculate the interior angles.
Line
AB
BC
CD
DE
EA
Solution:
Fore bearing
600 30
1220 0
460 0
2050 30
3000 0
Included angle = Bearing of previous line Bearing of next

A = Bearing of AE Bearing of AB
= (3000 - 1800 ) - 600 301
= 1200 - 600 301
A = 590. 301
B = Bearing of BA Bearing of BC
= (600 301- 1800 ) - 1220
= 2400 . 301 - 1220 = 1180.30
C = Bearing of CB Bearing of CD
= (1220 + 1800 ) - 400
= 3020 - 460
C = 2560
D = Bearing of DC Bearing of DE
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= (460 + 1800 ) - 2050 301

= 2260 - 2050301
D = 200301
E = Bearing of ED Bearing of EA
= (2050.301- 1800 ) - 3000 +368
= 250 301 - 6600
= 850301
SUM = A +B + C +D +E
= 590 301+1180 301+2560 +200 301+850 301
Sum = 5400 01
Check
= (2n 4) 900
=(2*5-4) 900
=(10-4) 900
= 6*900
=5400 01
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Problem-2
The following interior angles were measured a with a box sextant in a closed traverse.The
bearing of the line AB was measured as 600001. With prismatic compass. Calculate the bearings
of all other line
If
A = 1400 101
B = 9900 81
C = 600 221
D = 690 201
Bearing of AD = Bearing of BA + 1400 101-1800

= (1800+600) +1400 101 1800
= 2000 101 - 200 101 = AD
Bearing of DC = Bearing of AD+ 690 201-1800
= 2000+100 +6900 201 1800
= 890 301
Bearing of CD = 2690 301
Bearing of CB = Bearing of DC+ 600 221-1800

= 890301+600 221 + 1800 = 3290 521
Bearing of BC = 1490 521
BC= Bearing of CB+ 900 81-1800
= 3290 521+900 81 1800
= 4200 - 1800
= 2400
Bearing of AB = 600 (Check)
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Problem-3
Determine bearing of side of regular pentagon of sides. If the bearing of AB is 80 0.
Solution:
Back bearing of AB = 800+1800=2000
Bearing of BC= 2600-1800=1520

Back bearing of CB = 1520+1800=3320
Bearing of CD= 3320-1080=2240

Back bearing of DC = 2240-1800=440
Bearing of DE= 440-1080+3600 = 2960

Back bearing of ED = 1160
Bearing of EA= 1660-1080=80

Back bearing of AE = B0+180=1880
Check
Bearing of AB = 1880 108 = 800
Balancing the Traverse:
The term 'balancing' is generally applied to the operations of applying corrections to latitudes
and departures so that L = 0, D=0. This applies only when the survey forms a closed polygon.
The following are common methods of adjusting a traverse:
1. Bowditch's method
2. Transit method
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3. Graphical method
4. Axis method
1) Bowditch's Method: To balance a traverse where linear and angular measurements are
required this rule is used and it is also called as compass rule. The total error in latitude and
departure is distributed in proportion to the lengths of the sides.
The Bowditch's rule is: Correction to latitude (or departure) of any side =
Total error in latitude (or departure) * length of that side /perimeter of traverse
Thus if, CL= correction of latitude of any side
CD= correction to departure of any side
L= total error in latitude
D= total error in departure
l= length of the perimeter
l= length of any side
CL=L*(l/l) and
CD=D*(l/l)
2) Transit Method: It is employed when angular measurements are more precise than linear
measurements.
The Transit rule is: Correction to latitude (or departure) of any side =
Total error in latitude (or departure) * latitude L(or departure D) of that line
Arithmetic sum of latitude LT(or departure D T)
CL=L*(L/LT)
and
CD=D*(D/DT)
3) Graphical Method: Bowditch's rule may be applied graphically without doing theoritical
calculation. It is not necessary to calculate latitudes and departures. However before plotting the
traverse directly from the field notes the angles or bearings may be adjusted to satisfy geometric
conditions of the traverse.
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Problem: Calculate the latitudes, departure and closing error for the traverse using bowditch's
rule.
Line
Length
R.B
Latitude
Departure
AB
89.31
N 450 10' E
62.97
63.34
BC
219.76
N 720 05' E
67.61
209.1
CD
151.18
S 180 08' E
-143.67
47.05
DE
159.1
S 480 43' W
-104.97
-119.56
EA
232.26
N 590 18' W
118.58
-199.71
Sum
0.52
0.52
Closing error, e = (0.52)2 +(0.22)2 = 0.565 m

= tan-1 (0.22/0.52) = 220 55' 56''
Toatal correction for latitude = -0.52 , Total correction for departure = -0.22
l = Perimeter of traverse = 89.31+219.76+151.18+159.1+232.26 = 851.61
Correction for latitude, CL=L*(l/l) = 0.52* l/851.61 = -6.106*10-4 l
Correction for departure, CD=D*(l/l) = 0.2* l/851.61 = -23485*10-4 l
Line
Latitude
Latitude
Correction
Corr. Lat
Departure
Departure
Correction
Corr. Dept
AB
62.97
-0.05
62.92
63.34
-0.02
63.32
BC
67.61
-0.13
67.48
209.1
-0.06
209.04
CD
-143.67
-0.09
-143.76
47.05
-0.04
47.01
DE
-104.97
-0.1
-105.07
-119.56
-0.04
-119.6
EA
118.58
-0.15
118.43
-199.71
-0.06
-199.77
Sum
-0.52
-0.22
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Unit 6
1. Principles and basic definitions
2. Types of levels
3. Parts of levels
4. Fundamental axes
5. Types of adjustments and objectives
6. Temporary adjustments of a dumpy level
7. Sensitiveness of a bubble tube
8. Curvature correction
9. Refraction correction
10. Types of levelling
11. Errors and precautions
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UNIT 6
LEVELLING
Levelling is the art of determining the elevation of given points above or below a datum line or
establishing in given points of required height above or below the datum line. It envolves
measurement in vertical plane.
Definition of basic terms used in levelling:

Level surface: Any surface parallel to the mean spheroid of the earth is called level surface and
the line drawn on level surface is known as level line.
Horizontal surface: Any surface tangential to level surface at a given point is called Horizontal surface at point.Hence horizontal line is at right angles to plumb line.
Vertical surface: It is the line connecting the point & centre of earth.Vertical & horizontal line is
normal to each other.
Datum: The point or the surface with respect to which levels of other points or planes are
calculated is called Datum or surface.
Mean sea level (MSL): Mean sea level is the average height of sea of all stages of tides.Any
particular place is derived by averaging over a long period of 19 years. In India the means sea
level used is that at Karachi (Pakistan).In all important survey this is taken as datum.
Reduced level: Levels of various points are taken as heights above the datum surface are known
as Reduced level.
Bench mark: Bench mark is a relatively premanent point of reference whose Elevation w.r.t
some assumed datum is known.There are four types of bench mark
1. G.T.S (Great trigonometry survey)
2. Permanent bench mark
3. Arbitrary bench mark.
4. Temporary bench mark.
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LEVELLING INSTRUMENTS:
A level is an instrument giving horizontal line of sight & magnifying the reading far
away from it.It consist of following 4 parts.
1. Telescope to provide line of sight.
2. Level tube to make the line of sight horizontal.
3. The leveling head to bring the bubble in its centre of run.
4. A tripod to support instrument
TYPES OF LEVELS:
1. Dumpy level
2. wye level
3. Cooke's Reversible level
4. Tilting level
5. Auto level
6. Cushing's level
Working principle of auto & dumpy level
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Parts of figure
1. Telescope
2. Eye piece
3. Shade
4. Objective end
5. Longitudinal bubble
6. Focusing screw
7. Foot screws
8. Upper parallel plate
9. Diaphragm adjusting screws
10. Bubble tube adjusting screw
11. Transverse bubble tube
12. Foot plate.
The dumpy level originally designed by Gravatt consists of a telescope tube firmly secured in
two collars fixed by adjusting screws to the stage carried by the vertical spindle.
The modern form of dumpy level has the telescope tube & the vertical spindle cast as one piece
& a long bubble tube is attached to the top of the telescope.This form is known as solid
dumpy.
Leveling head generally consists of two parallel plates with either three- foot screws or four
foot screws. The upper plate is known as tribrach
Lower part is known as trivet which can be screwed on to a tripod.
The advantages of the dumpy level over the wye level
1. Simple construction with fewer movable parts
2. Fewer adjustments to be made
3. Longer life.
Levelling staff: A levelling staff is a straight rectangular rod having graduations.The foot of the
staff representing 0 reading.During levelling staff is held vertical at the point and from level
horizontal sight is taken.
Leveling staff may be divided into 2 groups
1. Self reading
2. Target staff.
Parts of telescope
1. Objectives
2. Eye piece
3. Diaphragm
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4. Focusing device
Fundamental axis of a level:
1. Vertical axis: It is the centre line of axis of notation of the level.
2. Axis of level tube: It is an imaginary line tangential to the longitudinal curve of the tube at
its middle point.It is horizontal when the bubble is central.
3. Axis of telescope: It is the line joining the optical centre of the object glass & the centre of eye
piece.
4. Line of collimation or line of sight: It is the line joining the intersection of cross hairs &
optical centre of the object glass.
Temporary staff adjustment of a level
1. Setting up
2. Leveling up
3. Focusing
Setting up: It is to set the tripod stand to a convenient height by bringing bubble to the centre of
run through the movement of tripod legs radially.
Levelling up: To make the vertical axis truly vertical the levelling is made with the help of foot
screws.
1. Loosen the clamp and turn the instrument until bubble axis is parallel to line joining any two
screws.
2. Turn the two screws inward or outward equally till bubble is centered.
3. Turn the telescope through 90 degrees so that it lies over the third screw.
Focusing: For quantitative measurements it is essential that the image should always be formed
in the fixed plane in the telescope where the cross hairs are situated
The operation of forming or bringing the clear image of the object in the pane of cross hairs is
known as focusing
Complete focusing involves two steps
1. Focusing the eye piece
2. Focusing the objective
Telescope in which the focusing is done by the external movement of either objective or eye
piece is known as External focusing telescope.
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Telescope in which the focusing is done by the internally with a negative less is known as
internal focusing telescope
Sensitiveness of a bubble tube: When the difference in elevation between any two points is
determined from a single set up by back sighting on one point and fore sighting on the other. The
error is due to non parallelism. When the bubble is not in the centre of run and sensitivity is lost,
due to the error of curvature and refraction which is eleminated if lengths of 2 sides are made
equal.
Error due to Curvature: The horizontal line of sight does not remain straight but it slightly
bends towards having concavity towards earth surface due to refraction.
CC = d2/2R
Error due to Refraction: As the line of sight is curved downwards towards the earth surface
reading gets decreased. To make the objects appear higher than they really are, this correction is
applied to staff readings, CR = 0.01121d2 where d is in Km.
TERMS USED IN LEVELLING:

1. Station: Station is the point where leveling staff is held & not the point where level is kept.
2. Height of instrument: For any set up of the level the height of instrument is the elevation of
the plane of sight respect to assumed datum. This also known as plane of collimation.
3. Back sight: It is sight taken on a level staff held at a point of known elevation with an
intension of determining plane of collimation or sight.
4. Intermediate sight (I.S): Sight taken on after taking back sights before taking last sight from
an instrument station is known as intermediate sight.
The sight is also known as +ve sight (add)
5. Fore sight (F.S): This is the last reading taken from instrument just before shifting the
instrument.This is also ve sight.
6. Change point (C.P): This is a point on which both fore sight & back sight are taken.
7. Reduced level: Reduced level of a point is the level of the point with respect to assumed
datum.
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TYPES OF LEVELLING
1. Simple levelling
2. Differential levelling
3. Fly levelling
4. Profile levelling
5. Crossectioning
6. Reciprocal levelling
Simple levelling: It is the difference in levels of two near by points. It is obtained by simple
levelling
Differential levelling: When the distance between two points is very large it may not be possible
to tak ethe readings from single setting of instruments. Each shifting facilitated by taking CP.
Fly levelling: It is to carry out levelling with respect to temporary bench mark in convenient
direction taking number of CP
Crossectioning: In many engineering projects to calculate earth work involved not only LS is
involved but CS of ground is taken in regular intervals.
Reciprocal levelling: When it is not possible to balance FS and BS due to non-parallelism of
line of collimation and axis of bubble tube and also due curvature and refraction this is used.
H=[(ha-hb)+(h'a-h'b)]/2
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Unit 7
Reduction Of Levelling
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Booking of levels
Height of instrument method
Rise and fall method
Arithmetic checks
Fly back levelling
Contouring
6. Definition of Contours
7. Characteristics of Contours
8. Methods of contouring
9. Direct method
10. Indirect method
11. Interpolation techniques
12. Uses of contours
13. Determining intervisibility
14. Grade contours
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UNIT 7
BOOKING & REDUCING THE LEVELS
Height of instrument method:
Sl No.
Station
BS
1
A
2.45
2
E1
3
Cp1
1.43
4
E2
5
Cp2
1.38
6
B
IS
FS
HI
102.450
2.14
101.740
2.18
1.54
100.940
0.86
0.76
RL
100.000
101.590
100.310
100.980
99.560
99.400
Remark
BM
Remark
1. HI = RL + BS = 100+2.45 = 102.450 (HI)

2. RL = HI- IS = 102.450 0.86 = 101.590 (RL)
3. RL = HI FS = 102.450 2.14 = 100.310 (RL)
4. HI = RL +BS = 100.310 + 1.43 = 101.740
5. RL = HI IS = 101.740 0.76=100.980
6. RL = HI FS = 101.740 2.18 = 99.560
7. HI = RL + BS = 99.560 + 1.38 = 100.940
8. RL = HI FS 100.940 5.54 = 99400
Rise & fall method:
Station
A
E1
Cp1
E2
Cp2
B
BS0
2.45
IS
FS
2.18
1.420
RL
100.00
101.590
100.310
100.980
99.560
1.54
0.160
99.400
0.86
1.43
Fall
1.59
2.14
0.76
1.38
Rise
1.280
0.670
In this method difference in staff reading at a point with previous reading is found.If the present
reading is less than the previous reading it indicates rise.If it is more it is fall in the level of
presenting point.If the reduced level of 1 st point is known using rise & fall values of consecutive
readings, the reduced level of all pointcan be calculated one after the other.
Note: 1. Previous reading - Present reading is +ve then its Rise
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2. Previous reading present reading is - -ve then its fall

Step 1:
From A to E1 Difference = 2.45 - 0.86
Rise = 1.59 (rise)
E1 to Cp1 = 0.86 2.14
Fall = -1.28
E2 CP2 = 0.76 2.18
= -1.42 - fall
Cp2 B = 1.38 - 1.54
= -0.16 - fall
Previous Reading = 2.45
Present = 0.86
= 2.45 - 0.86
= 1.56
BS FS=rise - fall=last RL - first RL
5.260-5.860=2.26-2.86=99.400-100
-0.6 = -0.6 = -0.6
Problem -1
1) The following was observed successively with a levelling instrument.The instrument was
shifted after fifth & level readings are.
1) 0.585
2) 1.010
3)1.735
4) 3.295
5) 3.775
6) 0.350
7) 1.300
8) 1.795
9) 2.075
10) 3.375
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11) 3.895
12) 1.785
13) 1.635
14) 1.605
Draw up page of level book & determine the RL of various p a is RL of first point is 136.440m.
Solution: Height of Instrument method:
Station
A
BS
0.585
IS
FS
HI
137.025
3.775
133.600
3.895
131.440
1.010
1.735
3.295
Cp1
0.350
1.300
1.795
2.675
3.375
Cp2
1.785
1.635
RL
136.440
136.015
135.290
133.730
133.250
132.300
131.805
131.525
130.225
130.805
129.835
1.605
BS=2.72
FS=9.275
first RL=136.440
last RL=129.835
BS-FS= last RL-first RL
6.605=6.605
Problem 2:
RISE & FALL METHOD
Station
A
BS
0.585
IS
FS
Rise
1.010
1.735
Fall
0.425
0.725
RL
136.440
136.015
135.290
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3.295
0.350
1.560
0.480
0.950
0.495
0.780
0.800
0.520
3.775
1.300
1.795
2.575
3.375
1.735
3.895
0.635
1.100
1.605
0.970
133.730
133.250
132.300
131.805
131.025
130.225
129.705
130.805
129.835
Check: BS-FS=rise-fall = last RL-first RL

2.670-9.275=1.100-7.705=129.835-136.440
-6.605 = -6.605 = -6.605 (fall)
3) Staff reading were absorb successive between the instrument was been move after second fifth
& eighth reading
1) 0.675
2) 1.230
3) 0.750
4) 2.565
5) 2.225
6) 1.935
7) 1.835
8) 3.220
9) 3.115
10) 2.875
The first staff reading taken with on a bench mark of RL 100m enter the reading in a level book
calculate RL of all the point also apply the asthmatic check use height of Instrument method.
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Case: Height of Instrument

Station
A
BS
0.675
0.750
IS
FS
1.230
HI
100.675
100.195
2.225
99.905
3.220
2.875
99.8
2.565
1.935
1.835
3.115
RL
100.00
99.445
97.630
99.970
98.070
96.685
Remark
Cp1
96.925
BS-FS = last RL-first RL

-3.075 = -3.075 (fall)
4) Following staff reading were taken with a level instrument having after 3 rd , 6th, 8th reading.
1) 2.225
2) 1.625
3) 0.985
4) 2.095
5) 2.795
6) 1.265
7) 0.605
8) 1.980
9) 1.045
10) 2.685
Enter the above reading in a page of level book. Calculate the RL of the all the point 1 st reading
bench mark of RL 100 use the rise & fall method.
Station
A
BS
2.225
IS
1.625
FS
Rise
0.600
Fall
RL
100.00
100.00
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2.095
0.985
0.640
2.795
0.605
1.045
0.700
1.265
1.980
2.685
1.530
1.375
1.64
101.240
100.54
102.070
100.695
99.055

-0.945 = -0.945 = -0.945 (fall)
PROFILE LEVELLING:
This type of leveling is known as longitudinal section.
The reduced levels of various points at regular intervals are found along a line or a set of lines.
Then the engineers draw the sectional view of the ground to get the profile. This type of leveling
is commonly employed in deciding railways, highways, canal, sewage line routes.
After getting reduced level of various points along the line, profile of the ground is plotted on a
drawing sheet. Normally vertical scale is much larger than the horizontal scale to clearly view
the profile. Then when the engineers decide the formation level of the proposed project
The decision is mainly based on balancing, cutting & filling so that the transport of earth is
minimum.
However the proposed gradient of formation level should not be more than as permitted. After
deciding the formation level & the gradient the difference between two consecutive points is
known. If RL of first point is known RL of other points are calculated.
Problem 1:
The following consecutive reading are taken in the level and a (4m) levelling staff along
continuously sloping line. AB at a common interval of 20m.
1) 0.385
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
1.030
1.925
2.825
0.625
2.005
3.110
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The RL of the first point is 200m.

Enter the readings in a level book & calculate the RL of each point by Rise & fall method & calculate the
gradient joining first & last point.
Solution:
Station
A
Distance
20
40
BS
0.385
60
80
100
0.625
IS
1.030
1.925
FS
2.825
2.005
3.110
Rise
Fall
0.645
1.545
RL
199.35J
198.46
0.900
1.38
1.105
1975
196.1
195.075

-4.925 = -4.925 = -4.925 (fall)
Problem 2: Following consecutive readings are taken with a level continuously on sloping
ground.
1) 0.600
2) 1.235
3) 1.860
4) 2.575
5) 0.235
6) 0.915
7) 1.935
8) 2.870
9) 0.565
10) 1.825
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11) 2.725
The reduced level of 1 st point was 192.125 Enter the level book reading
Calculate the reduced level of point .Apply check, find the gradient of line joining 1 st & last
point.Use height of instrument method.
Station
A
Distance
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
BS
0.600
IS
FS
Rise
192
Fall
725
2.575
190
385
1.235
1.860
0.235
0.915
1.935
0.565
2.870
1.825
2.725
188.080
RL
192.125
191.490
190.865
190.150
189.470
188.450
187.515
187.512
186.255
185.355
Check: BS-FS = last RL-first RL

-6.77= -6.77 (fall)
Gradient= -6.77/160 =-0.042
CONTOURING
While introducing surveying, it was mentioned that showing natural and manmade
features on land in a plan is topographic surveying. Instead of showing the features only in their
plan view if their positions in elevation are also shown, it will enhance the value of topographic
map. The various methods tried to show the relative vertical positions of features in a plan are
shading, spot heights, hatching and contour lines, of all these methods commonly used method is
by drawing contour line in the plan.
A contour line is a imaginary line which connects points of equal elevations. Such lines
are drawn on the plan of the area. Since the water in a still lake is a level surface, its periphery
represents a contour line Fig, shows a lake with water surface at a level of 110 m. Its periphery in
the plan represents a contour line RL 110 m. if water level goes down by 5 m, the periphery of
water shows, contour line of RL 105 m. when periphery of water surface in the pond for various
levels are down, it becomes contour map of ground level of the lake.
While conducting surveying, if levels of various points on the ground are also taken, it is
possible to draw ground features in the plan as well as draw the contour lines of different
elevations. The field and office work involved in drawing contour lines is called contouring.
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CONTOUR INTERVALS
The vertical distance between two consecutive contour lines is called contour interval.
The horizontal distance between two points on any two consecutive contours is called horizontal
equivalent. Obviously, contour interval divided by horizontal equivalent will give slope of the
ground along the lien joining those two points. If the contour interval is small, the undulation of
ground is known better. At the same time smaller the contour interval, cost of the survey project
is larger. Choice of contour interval for a plan depends upon the following:
i) Nature of the ground
ii) Purpose and extent of map
iii) Scale of map and
iv) Time and funds available
i) Nature of ground: If the ground is flat, contour interval selected is small. If the ground is
undulating large contour interval is selected, if not done so, the contour lines come too
close to each other.
ii) Purpose and extent of Map: If survey is intended for detailed earth work calculation small
contour interval is preferred. In such case the extent of survey is generally small. For
example, in developing building sites. In case of location surveys for roads, railways,
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sewage lines and for reservoirs contour interval selected is large. In such cases generally
the extent of survey is also large.
iii) Scale of map: Contour interval selected is inversely proportional to the scale of map. Smaller
the scale, larger is the contour interval and larger the scale, smaller the contour interval.
iv) Time and funds available: If contour interval is small more time is required in the field
work and office work. Hence, requirement of funds is more. If there is limitation of time and
fund lager contour interval may be selected.
Considering the above points contour intervals suggested for different purposes are shown in
table 1 while table 2 shows suggested scales for different nature of ground and scale.
Table 1: Contour intervals for survey of different purposes
Purpose of survey
Scale
Building sites
1:1000 or less
Town planning, reservoir, etc. 1:5000 to 1:10000
Location surveys
1:5000 to 1:20000
Contour intervals (mm)

0.2 to 0.5
0.5 to 0.2
1 to 3
Table 2: Contour intervals for different types of ground an scale

Type of ground
Scale
Contour interval in m.
Flat
1:1000 less
0.2 to 0.5
1:1000 to 1:10,000
0.5 to 1.5
1:10,000 or more
1 to 3
Rolling
1:1000 or less
0.5 to 1
1:1000 to 1:10,000
1.5 to 2
1:10,000 or more
2 to 5
Hilly
1:1000 or less
1 to 2
1:1000 to 1:10,000
2 to 3
1:10000 or more
5 to 10
Mountainous
1:10000 or more
10, 25 or 50
CHARACTERISTICS OF CONTOURS
The Contours have the following characteristics:
1. Contour lines must close, not necessarily in the limits of the plan
2. Widely spaced contour indicates flat surface
3. Closely spaced contour indicates steep ground
4. Equally spaced contour indicates uniform slope
5. Irregular contours indicate uneven surface
6. Approximately concentric closed contours with decreasing values towards centre indicate
pond.
7. Concentric closed contours with increasing values towards centre, indicate hills
8. Contour lines with V shape with convexity towards higher ground indicate valley
9. Contour lines with U shape with convexity towards lower ground indicate ridge.
10. Contour lines generally do not meet or intersect each other.
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11. If contour lines are meeting each other in some portion, it shows existence of vertical cliff or
wall in that portion.
12. If contour lines cross each other, it shows existence of overhanging cliff or a cave.
13. Contours do not have sharp turnings.
14. The direction fo the steepest slope at a point on the contour is at right angles to the contour.
METHODS OF CONTOURING
Contouring consists of finding elevations of various points in the area surveyed. At the same time
the horizontal positions of those points should also be found. Thus, it needs vertical control and
horizontal control in the work. For vertical control levels, theodolite or clinometers may be used
while for horizontal controls chain, compass, plane table or theodolite are used Bases on the
instruments used, there can be different methods of surveying.
However, broadly speaking there are two methods of surveying: i) Direct methods, ii) Indirect
methods.
Direct method involves finding vertical and horizontal controls of the points which lie on the
selected contour line. In indirect method, the levels are taken at some selected points, their levels
are reduced and the horizontal controls also carried out. After locating these points in plan,
reduced levels are marked and contour lines are interpolated between selected points. These
methods are explained in detail below.
DIRECT METHOD OF CONTOURING
Since in this method points on a selected contour are traced first and then horizontal controls are
established this method is also known as tracing out contours. This method is slow, tedious but
accurate. It is suitable for small areas.
For vertical control leveling instrument is commonly used. An instrument station is established at
a commanding point in the area by taking fly level from a nearby bench mark. Height of the
instrument is calculated and the staff reading required for a particular contour is found. For
example, if the height of the instrument is 90.8 m, the staff reading for 90 m contour is 0.8m for
89 m it is 1.8 m, for 88 m contour it is 2.8m and for 87m contour the staff reading is 3.8m the
instrument man asks staff an to move up o down in the area till the required staff reading is
found. For horizontal control for that point is usually exercised with plane table survey. Then
staff man is directed to another point on the same contour. After locating few points, plane table
person draws eh contour line. Simultaneously 2 4 contour lines are traced in the area levelling
instrument can command. Then instrument station is shifted by taking change point. Shifting of
leveling and plane table need not be simultaneous. For getting speed in levlling, sometime hand
level or on Abney level are used. In this method, after locating a first point on a contour lien say
90 m contour lien the surveyor stands on that point with hand level suspended at a convenient
height. For convenient reading the height may b e 1.5 m then a pole with marking at 0.5 m, 1.5 m
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and 2.5 m may be held at various points in the area to locate contours of 91 m, 90 m, 89 m. for
every point selected horizontal control is exercised and plotted. This method is fast but it is at the
cost of accuracy.
INDIRECT CONTOURING
As stated earlier in this method points are selected first and their levels are found. For selecting
points any one of the following methods may be used:
i) Method of squares
ii) Cross section method or
iii) Radial line method.
METHOD OF SQUARES
This method is suitable, if the area to be surveyed is not very large and undulation of the ground
is not much. In this method the area is divided into a number of squares and all grid points are
marked.
Commonly used size of squares varies from 5 m * 5 m to 20 m * 20 m . By leveling reduced
levels of all grid points are obtained. The grid of squares is plotted, reduced levels of all grid
points marked and contour lines interpolated.
CROSS SECTION METHOD

In this method also a selected lien cross sectional readings are taken at regular interval.
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By usual leveling procedure reduced levels of all selected points on cross sections are found.
They are marked on drawing sheets and then contours are interpolated.The spacing of cross
section depends upon the nature of the ground, scale of the map and the contour interval. It varies from 20
m to 100 m. the cross sections may be at closer intervals whenever abrupt changes in levels take place. It
may be noted that cross sectional points always need not be at 900 to main line. They may be at
different angles also but that angle should be carefully noted down in the field book. This method
is suitable for road and railway projects.
RADIAL LINE METHOD
In this method from a selected point radial lines at known intervals are taken. Level
readings are taken on every ray at regular interval reduced levels are found and contour maps
plotted. Instead of using level and tape, both vertical and horizontal controls can be exercised
with tacheometry so that larger area can be easily covered in single setting. This method is
ideally suited for hilly areas.
INTERPOLATION OF CONTOURS
After finding RL of many points on the ground and plotted the position of those points. Points on
contour lines are identified assuming uniform slope between any two neighbouring points is
uniform. In other words, the points on contour lines are interpolated linearly between the two
neighbouring points. For example, in Fig 100th contour lies between points D3 and E2 assuming
ground slopes uniformly form 100.3 it 99.8 between these two points contour point is located for
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this purpose any one of the following three methods may be used.
i) Estimation
ii) Arithmetic calculation
iii) Mechanical or Graphical method.
Estimation: By eye judgment or estimation the point on contour is located between the two
points. For example, between D3 and E3 where elevations are 100.3 and 99.8 m, the contour
point is estimated at a distance . From E 3. Similarly the point on DL E2 where RLs are 100.1 and
99.5 the point should be at a distance This method is rough and is used for small scale works.
However, it is very fast.
Arithmetic calculation: In this method, instead of estimating the position of points on contour,
arithmetic calculations are made for locating the points on contour.
Mechanical or Graphical method: Any one of the following two methods are used for linearly
interpolating contour points using tracing sheet.
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Method 1: On a tracing sheet several parallel lines are drawn at regular interval. Every fifth or
tenth line is made dark for easy counting. If RL of A is 98. 4 m and that of B is 100.2 m assume
bottom most dark line represents 98 m RL and every parallel line is at 0.2 m intervals. Then hold
a point on second parallel line on A. Rotate tracing sheet so that 100.2th parallel line passes
through point B. then intersection of dark lines on AB represents the points on 99 m and 100 m
contours similarly. Contour points along any line connecting two level points can be obtained
and contour lines interpolated and pricked. This method maintains the accuracy of arithmetic
calculations, at the same time is fast also.
Method II : In this method a line PQ is drawn on a tracing sheet from the mid point of PQ say
R a perpendicular line RO is drawn. O is selected at any convenient distance. PQ is divided into
a number of equal parts, say 20 parts. Then the radial lines from O to these equally spaced
points are drawn.A number of guide lines 1-1, 2-2, etc. are drawn parallel to PQ. To interpolate
between two points A and B on drawing sheet, tracing sheet is held with its guide lines parallel to
AB. OQ is assigned a contour lien point just below that of RL of A. Of dark lines are at every 5
ray interval, and contours are required at every 1 m interval, the interval between two
consecutive rays is 0.2 m. Appropriate ray is made to appear on A and tracing sheet is rotated till
the ray corresponding to B coincides with B. Then the contour points on AB correspond to the
dark lines intersection with AB. These points are produced and the contour points on lien AB are
obtained. Thus, in this case also exact interpolation is made mechanically.
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DRAWING CONTOURS
After locating contour points between a network of guide points, smooth contour lines are
drawn connecting corresponding points. For drawing contour lines French curves should be used.
A surveyor should not lose the sight of characteristics of the contours. Brown colour is preferred
to draw the contours so that they can be easily distinguished from other features; Every fifth
contour is made thicker for easy readability. On every contour line its elevation is written either
above, below or by breaking the line. If map size is large, it is written at the ends also. However,
in writing these elevations uniformly should be maintained.
CONTOUR GRADIENT
A contour gradient is a line having uniform slope on the ground. Method of plotting
contour gradient on a plan and identifying it on the ground are discussed below.
i) Contour gradient on a map: The contour lines are at 1 m interval and the map is to a scale of
1:500. Since slope is assumed uniform between two contour lines, the length of gradient line
between two contour lines should be equivalent to 20 m on the ground, it should be 20/500 m on
paper, 40 mm from starting point a draw an arc of radius 40 mm to interest next contour line at b.
from b this procedure is repeated to get point c line joining a,b,c is the desired gradient line.
ii) Contour gradient on ground: For setting contour gradient on ground level a clinometers
may be used.If a clinometers is used, it is set at the required slope. A person stands near point A,
suspends the sloping clinometers at a convenient height to view. The looks through clinometers,
and directs a person holding ranging pole, which is tied with a target at the same height as the
height of instrument from the ground point A. Tape is used to maintain the required distance
from A. after getting next point B, the clinometers is shifted to point B and the staff man moves
to next probable point. The procedure is continued till the last point is established. The method is
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fast but any small angular error gets magnified.

USES OF CONTOUR MAPS
Contour maps are extremely useful for various civil engineering works as explained below:
i) Preliminary selection of project sites:
Characteristics of contour lines give considerable information about nature of ground.
Sitting in the office studying contour lines, a civil engineer decides various possible sites for his
project.
ii) Drawing of sections:
From contour plan, it is possible to study profile of the ground along any line, which is
normally required for earthwork calculation along a formation ground. Intersection of line AB
with contour lines are projected on the x axis. Along the y axis the corresponding heights as
found from contour lines are mar4ked and then the profile of the ground is obtained.
iii) Determination of intervisibility:

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If intervisibility of any two points is to be checked, using contour, profile of the ground
along the line joining those two points can be drawn. Then the line joining those two points is
drawn. If the ground portion is above this portion, the two stations are not intervisible.
iv) Location of routes:
The routes of railway, road, canal or sewer lines can be decided with the help of contour
maps. After deciding the gradient of the route, it can be set on the map as explained.
v) Determining catchment Area;
The area on which fallen rainwater drains into river at a particular point is called
catchment area of the river at that point. This area can be determined from contour plans. The
catchment area is also known as drainage area. First the line that separates the catchment basin
from the rest of area is drawn. This is called watershed time. It normally follows ridge line.Then
the area within watershed line is measured. This area is extremely useful in studying flood level
and quantity of water flow in the river.
vi) Calculation of reservoir capacity:

The submerged area and the capacity of a proposed reservoir by building bund or dam
can be found by using contour maps. After determining the height of the dam its full reservoir
level is known. Then area between any two contour lines and the dam line is measured by using
plan meter thus if A1,A2, An are the areas within contours and h is the contour interval
reservoir capacity is given by
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Unit 8
1. Definition of Plane table Survey
2. Accessories
3. Advantages of plane table survey
4. Limitations of plane table survey
5. Orientation
6. Methods of orientation
7. Methods of plotting
Radiation
Intersection
Traversing
8. Resection method
9. Two point problem
10. Three point problem
11. Solution to two point problem by graphical method
12. Solution to three point problem by Bessel's graphical method
13. Errors in plane table survey.
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UNIT-8
PLANE TABLE SURVEYING
In this method of surveying a table top, similar to a drawing board is fitted to a tripod and is
provided with a drawing sheet the observations are made to the objects, distances scaled down
and objects re plotted in the field itself. Since both the observations and plotting are done in the
field simultaneously, it avoids missing any measurement required for plotting. Plane table survey
is not a very accurate method. Hence, it is used for filling up details between the stations
previously fixed by other methods. It is commonly used for filling details in small or medium
scale mapping.
In this chapter, accessories required, working operations and methods of plane tabling are
explained. Special problems encountered and their solutions are discussed. After presenting
advantages and limitations of this method, errors and precautions to be taken are listed.
PLANE TABLE AND ITS ACCESSORIES
Traverse table consists of a board made up of a well seasoned wood mounted a light tripod with
suitable mounting and clamping devices. The board can rotate about a vertical axis and can be
clamped in any position. The table is to be leveled by adjusting the tripod.
Johnsons plane table and coast survey plane tables are the improved versions. In Johnsons
plane table and socket joint and a vertical spindle are provided while in coast survey plane table
three foot screws are provided for quick and accurate leveling.
Apart from plane table, the following accessories are required in this survey:
i) Alidade or sight rule
ii) Plumbing fork with plumb bob
iii) Spirit level
iv) Trough compass
v) Drawing sheet and miscellaneous accessories for drawing.
Alidade or sight rule: An alidade is a straight edge ruler having some form of sighting device.
One edge of the ruler is beveled edge which is also known as fiducial edge. This edge is
graduated and used for drawing line of sights. Depending on the type of line of sight provided
there are two types of alidade:
i) Plain alidade
ii) Telescopic alidade
(i)Plain alidade a sight vane at each end of the ruler is provided. One of the sight vane is
provided with a narrow slit and it serves as eye vane. The other sight vane known as object vane
is wider and it carries a horse hair or a thin wire at its centre. The two vanes are provided with
hinges at their base so that they can be folded on the ruler when not in use.Plain alidade is not
suitable in surveying hilly areas as the inclination of line of sight is limited. Sometimes a string is
used to join the tips of the two sight vanes when inclined sights are to be taken.
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(ii)Telescopic alidade consists of a telescope mounted on a column that is fixed to the ruler. The
size of the ruler is 380 mm long and 65 mm wide. The line of sight through telescope is provided
with a level tube and a vertical graduation arc. When inclined sights are taken vertical angel of
sight can be measured. The telescope alidade is generally fitted with a stadia diaphragm and
hence can be used as a tachometer to find horizontal distances and elevations.By providing
telescope the accuracy and the range of sight is increased.
Plumbing fork and plumb bob: Plumbing fork is a U shaped metal frame with a upper
horizontal arm and a lower inclined arm.The upper arm is provided with a pointer, while lower
arm is provided with a hook. When the plumbing fork is kept on plane table and a plumb bob is
suspended from the hook, the plumb line passes through the end of the pointer in the upper arm.
In the beginning of plane table survey, plub bob helps in transferring ground station to the
drawing sheet and later on it helps in transferring station positions on drawing sheets to the
ground.
Spirit level: A spirit level with flat base is used for leveling plan table. To ensure proper
leveling, spirit level should be used in two positions at right angles to each other and leveling of
plane table should be ensured.
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Trough compass: A trough compass consists of a 80 to 150 mm long and 30 mm wide box
carrying a freely suspended magnetic needle at its centre. The top of the box is provided with a
glass cover. At the ends of the needle graduations are marked from zero to five degrees on either
side of the centre. When needle ends coincide with zero zero, the line of needle ends is parallel
to the long edge of the box. Hence, a marking on either side of long edge indicates north
direction of the survey. Thus, the troughs compass I useful for marking north line on the drawing
sheet.
Drawing sheet and accessories for drawing: The drawing paper of superior quality should be
used in plane table survey. It should be well seasoned before use by exposing it alternatively to
dry and damp atmosphere. By seasoning, shrinkage of sheets in future is reduced considerably.
The sheet should be able to withstand rubbing by alidade. The drawing sheet should not be
folded. Many times two sheets mounted with their grains at right angles to each other and with a
sheet of muslin between them are used. For works of importance, fibre glass sheets or paper
backed with thin aluminum sheets are used.
Clips, clamps and adhesive tapes may be used for fixing drawing sheet to the table. Sharp hard
pencil, good quality eraser, pencil cutter and sand paper to keep pencil point sharp are other
accessories required for drawing work. Waterproof cover like plastic sheet should be carried by
the surveyor, to protect drawing sheet from rain, if required.
WORKING OPERATIONS
After fixing the table to the stand and drawing sheet to the table, the following operations are to
be carried out:
i) Centring
ii) Levelling
iii) Orientation
Centring: This is the process of adjusting the position of point on plane table exactly over its
position on ground station. This is achieved using plumbing fork and moving legs of tripod.
Levelling: Sprit level is used to check the level of the table. The level should be ensured in two
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positions of spirit level which are at right angles to each other. The legs of tripod are moved
radially or along the circumference to adjust the level of the table.
Orientation: Orientation is the process of setting plane table at a station such that all the line
plotted is parallel to corresponding lines on the ground. This is very important process in plane
tabling. Accuracy of plan table survey mainly depends upon how accurately at each station
perfect orientation is achieved. It can be achieved by any one of the following methods:
i) Using Trough compass
ii) by Back sighting
iii) by Solving two point or three point problems.
Orientation using trough compass: When the survey work begins form the first station, the
table is oriented in appropriate direction and the north direction is marked near right hand top
corner using trough compass. This orientation is to be maintained at all subsequent stations. To
get the same orientation, through compass is placed along the north directon marked, and the
table is rotated till compass needle is along zero zero readings. Then it is clamped. Thus, the
required orientation of the table is obtained.
This method of orientation is considered rough, since the local attraction to compass can affect
proper orientation. This method is used as preliminary orientation and finer orientation is
obtained by other methods.
Orientation by back sighting: It is a commonly employed method. Before shifting the table,
from station A to station B, line ab is drawn from plotted position of station towards next station
B. Distance AB is measured and plotted position b of station B is located. Then plane table is
shifted to station B, and centred such that point b is exactly over station B. now keeping the
alidade along ba station A is sighted and clamped. This gives the required orientation. Checks
may be applied by sighting already plotted objects from point b.
METHODS OF PLANE TABLING

The following four methods are available for carrying out plane table survey:
i) Radiation
ii) Intersection
iii) Traversing, and
iv) Resection
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The first two methods are generally employed for locating the details while the other two
methods are used for locating and testing the positions of plane table station on drawing sheet.
i) Radiation: To fill up details of objects near station O, plan table is set on station O the
plotted position O approximately over the ground station. Then using alidade pivoted at O the
rays are drawn in the direction OA, OB, OC with soft pencil. Then the distances OA, OB<
OC. Are measured and scaled down to get the plotted positions a,b,c of field positions
A,B, thus, the objects are plotted by first drawing radial lines.
This method is suitable for small area and is convenient if the distances are small. This
method has wider scope if the telescopic alidade is used, where distances are measured
tacheometrically.
ii) Intersection: In this method rays are drawn to an object form plotted positions of two stations
and the intersection is the plotted position of the objet. Thus, it needs linear measurements
between the two station points and there is no need to measure distances up to objects. O 1 and O2
are the plotted positions of stations. After setting the plane table at station O1, the rays OA, OB
etc. are drawn. Then plane table is shifted to O2 and set on it by back sighting. Then intersection
of lines O2A, O2B, etc. with O1A and O1B, locate the plotted positions a, b, etc. of the objects.
This method is commonly employed for locating:
i) Details
ii) the distant and inaccessible points
iii) the objects on the other side of river
iv) the stations which may be used subsequently.
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Traversing: This is the method used for locating instrument stations in closed or in open
traversing. From first station before shifting to next station a ray is taken. In closed traverse ray
is taken to the last station also. After going to the new station, the distance is measured and the
new station is located. Lot of care is taken in this measurement. After centring and levelling by
back sighting table is oriented. Then detailing is completed and proceeded to new station. This is
illustrated in whenever possible check sights are taken. In closed traverse first station is again
located from the last station. If there is error, it is adjusted by graphical method.
Resection: The principle of this method is just opposite to that of the method of intersection. The
rays drawn from the unplotted position of a station to the points of known location are called
resectors. This method is used to locate the plotted position of survey station by drawing
resectors from plotted position of the objects. If a, b and c are the plotted positions A,B and C to
locate instrument station P on the paper, after orienting the table resectors may be plotted. IF the
orientation at P is correct all resectors will pass through a single point. That point is the plotted
position P of station P. the problem, therefore, reduces to that of obtaining the correct orientation
of C. Resection can be done after orientation of table by any one of the following methods:
i) By compass
ii) By back sighting
iii) By solving two point problems
iv) By solving three point problem.
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i) Resection after orientation by compass: The methods assume that the direction of north is
already marked when plane table has occupied earlier stations. Let a and b be the plotted
positions of two well defined points A and B which are visible from new station P. plane table is
kept over station P and is oriented using magnetic compass. Resectors Aa and Bb intersect at P
which is plotted position of P. the plotted position can be checked by drawing resectors from
some more plotted positions.
This method gives good results if the area is not influenced by local attraction. This method is
used for small scale mapping only.
ii) Resection after orientation by back sighting: From station A, B has already plotted as b
before shifting table form station A, a ray is taken towards P, say ap. Plane table is
approximately centred over station P and along the ray P a alidade is kept and the table is
oriented by back sighting A and clamped. Then pivoting alidade at b, resector Bb is drawn.
Intersection of this resector with ap gives the position of p thus p is located without measuring
the distance AP. This is illustrated in Fig.
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iii) Two point problem and its solution:The problem of finding plotted position of the station
point occupied by the plane table with the help of two well - defined points, the plotted positions
of which are known, is called two point problem.
Let A and B be two well defined points like spire of a church, lightning conductor provided
over a building. Let their plotted positions be a and b, which are already known. Now the
problem is to orient the plane table at P with the help of these two points.
The solution to this problem is obtained as follows:
1. Select a suitable auxiliary point Q near station P such that angles PAQ and PBQ are not too
acute.
2. Roughly orient the table at Q and draw resectors Aa and Bb to get q the plotted position of Q.
3. Draw the ray qP and locate p1 with roughly estimated distance QP.
4. Shift the plane table of P, back orient and get the same orientation as at Q
5. Draw resector Aa to get P
6. Draw the ray pB. Let it intersect line bq at b1
The points b and b1 are not coinciding due to angular error in the orientation of table. The angle
bab1 is the angular error in orientation. To correct it,
1. Fix ranging rod at R along ab1.
2. Unclamp the table and rotate till line ab sights ranging rod at R. then clamp the table.
This angular correction gives correct orientation of the table as was used in locating the well
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defined points A and B. the resections Aa and Bb give p, the plotted position of station p.
Thus making use of positions of two well defined points the plane table position of station P is
obtained on the drawing sheet.
iv) Three point problem
Fixing the plotted position of the station occupied by the plane table by means of
observations to three well defined points whose plotted positions are known, is called three
point problem. Say A, B and C are three well defined pints and their plotted positions are a , b,
and c, respectively. The plane table is at station P and its plotted position p is to be found. Any
one of the following three methods can be used to solve this problem:
1. Mechanical method (Tracing paper method)
2. Graphical method, or
3.Trial and error method (Lehmans method).
1. Mechanical method: For this method of solution, a tracing paper is required. Hence it is also
known as tracing paper method.
It involves the following steps:
i) Set the table over station P and by eye observation orient the table such that ab
//AB and bc// BC. Then clamp the table. This orientation is approximate.
ii) Fix a tracing paper on plane table and approximately locate point P and p. draw the rays pA,
pB and pC. Let these lines be pa , pb and pc on paper. Since the orientation and location of
p are approximate these rays will not pass through the plotted positions a,b, and c.
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iii) Loosen the tracing paper and rotate it so that three rays pass through plotted position a, b and
c. Now prick the tracing paper at p. It gives the plotted position p of P an the drawing sheet.
iv) Keep alidade along pA and sight A. then clamp the table. This is the correct orientation.
Checks may be made by observing the sights along pb and pc which should pass through the
objects at B and C, respectively.
2. Graphical method
Two graphical methods are available to solve three point problem. They are
a) Bessels solution
b) Method of perpendiculars
Bessels solution: In this method

1. Keep fiducial edge along bad n sight object at A. clamp the table. Pivoting alidade at b sight C
and draw line bc
2. Keep fiducial edge of alidade along ab. Unclamp0 the table and sight B. clamp the table.
Pivoting alidade at a sight station C and draw lien to intersect
3. Keep the fuducial edge of alidade along dc and bisect C. clamp the table this gives the correct
orientation of the table.
4. Let resector Aa intersect cd at P this is the plotted position of station P. this may be checked
with resector Bb.
Method of perpendiculars
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This is another graphical method. The steps involved in solving three point problem are:
1. Draw ae perpendicular to ab. Keep alidade along ea and turn the table till A is sighted. Clamp
the table and draw the ray Bb to intersect the ray Aae at e.
2. Similarly, draw cf perpendicular to bc. Clamp the table when fcC are in a line. Draw Bb to
intersect Ccf at f.
3. Join df. Drop bp perpendicular to ef P is the plotted position of instrument station P.
4. Orient the table such that pbB are in a line. Clamp the table. This is the required orientation.
Check the orientation by drawing resectors Aa and Cc.
Trial and error method

This method is also known as Lehmans method and triangle of errors method. The method is as
given below:
1. Set the table above point P and orient approximately by looking at station A, B, C and their
plotted positions a, b, and c. clamp the table.
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2. Draw the rays aA, bB and cC. if orientation is not correct a triangle is formed. This is called
triangle of error.
3. To eliminate the triangle of error and get a point P an approximate position of p say p is
selected near the triangle of error. Keeping alidade along p a orientation of table is slightly
changed to sight A. Table is clamped and resectors Bb and Cc are drawn. The size of triangle of
error reduces.
4. Step 3 is repeated till triangle of error is eliminated and all the three resectors Aa, Bb, Cc pass
through a point. That point is the position of station P and that orientation is the required
orientation.
The following rules presented by Lehman assist in getting correct orientation quickly.
Rule 1: The distance of point sought is in the same proportion form the corresponding rays as
the distance of those form the plane table station.
Rule 2: The point sought p is on the same side of all the three resectors.
Defining the triangle ABC on the field as great triangle and the circle passing through ABC on
the field as great circle, from the above two rules, the following sub rules can be derived which
help in selecting trial point p so that final position of p is quickly obtained:
a) If the plane table station O lies inside the great triangle ABC, p lies inside the triangle of
error.
b) If the plane table station P lies outside the great triangle the point sought p will be outside the
triangle of errors
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c) If the plane table station lies on the great circle, correct solution is indeterminate since all the
rays intersect at a single point irrespective of the three positions.
d) If the station p is outside the great circle point sought is nearer to the intersection of rays to the
nearest two stations
e) If point P is outside the great circle and the two rays drawn are parallel to each other the point
sought is outside the parallel lines and on the same side of all the three rays.
Strength of Fix: The term strength of fix is used in selecting three objects A, B, C or station P in
discussing trial and error method of solving three point problem. It is defined as the accuracy
with which the point sought p can be fixed with respect to the plotted positions of the three
objects.
The strength of fix is excellent when
a) P is close to the orthocenter of the great triangle
b) The middle station is much nearer
c) of the two angles subtended at P, one is small and the other is large, provided the points
making small angles are not too close.
The strength of fix is not good if
a) P is near the circumference of the great circle
b) both angles subtended at P are small.
ERRORS IN PLANE TABLE SURVEYING

The possible errors in plane table survey may be grouped into
i) Instrumental errors
ii) Personal errors.
Instrumental errors: This type of errors are listed below:
1. Surface of plane table not perfectly plane
2. Fiducial edge of alidade not straight
3. Sight vanes of alidade not perpendicular to the base
4. Plane table clamp being loose
5. Sluggish magnetic compass
6. Sluggish or defective bubble tube
7. Drawing sheet being of poor quality.
Personal errors:
1. Centring errors
2. Levelling errors
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3. Orientation errors
4. Errors due to instability of tripod
5. Sighting errors
6. Plotting errors
To avoid personal errors:
i) Set tripod on firm ground
ii) do not apply undue pressure on table
iii) use sharp edged pencil
iv) Take all the care to draw rays correctly.
ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS OF PLANE TABLE SURVEY

ADVANTAGES
1. There is no possibility of omitting measurements.
2. The surveyor can compare the plotted work in the field itself.
3. Irregular objects are represented more accurately since they are seen while plotting.
4. Possibilities of booking errors are eliminated
5. Local attractions will not influence the plotting. Hence suitable for the magnetic area like
cities.
6. No great skill is required to produce satisfactory map.
7. Less costly than theodolite survey
8. Method is fast.
LIMITATIONS
1. Reproduction of map to different scale is difficult.
2. Survey cannot be conducted in wet weather and rainy days
3. Plane table is heavy, cumbersome and difficult to carry
4. It needs several accessories
5. It is less accurate.
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Chain and types

Conditions for Chain Surveying.

Errors in chain survey and precautions to be taken.

Introduction to Compass surveying

Introduction to Local attraction

Principles and basic definitions

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10. Types of levelling

Definition of Plane table Survey

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survey in which earths curvature is neglected is called Plane surveying.

Classification Based on the Methods Employed

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SURVEY OF INDIA AND TOPOLOGICAL MAPS

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Fig 1 - Grid Topomap

Fig 2 Grid Topomap

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PHASES OF WORKS IN SURVEYING

Carefully targeting objects before taking reading

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APPROXIMATE METHODS OF DISTANCE MEASUREMENTS

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The different types of chains used are:

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CHAIN OVER STEEL BAND

The disadvantages of chain over steel band are:

RANGING A SURVEY LINE

CHAINING A HORIZONTAL LINE

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MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCES ON SLOPING GROUND

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'l' and the equivalent horizontal length L can be calculated

PRECISE MEASUREMENT / BASE LINE MEASUREMENT

measurement is as given below.

CHAIN AND TAPE CORRECTIONS

l = designated length of tape

Then correction per chain length

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CORRECTION FOR TEMPERATURE

- Coefficient of thermal expansion of the material of tape

Then temperature correction Ct is given by Ct=L(Tm-To)

CORRECTION FOR PULL

E Youngs modulus of the material of tape

Then, the correction for pull Cp is given by Cp=(P-P0)L/AE

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Setting out perpendicular offset:

b. Using cross staff

c. Using optical square or Prism square

Prism square:It works on the same principle as optical square.

7. Note the chainage & offset

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appear towards the top.

To drop a perpendicular to a chain line from outside point:

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To run a parallel line to a given line AB: